M oving from writing extended projects at A-level and the International Baccalaureate to producing essays for undergraduate degrees is often challenging. Fortunately, knowing how to approach questions can set you on the right track before you even reach the university library.
One of the most common pitfalls for students is failing to answer the question that is given in the title, and instead proceeding to write down everything they know about a particular topic. Make sure you take time to consider the question and organise an appropriate answer — this is an essential first step to gaining top marks. The format of the question will give you clues as to the structure of your answer. Here are some of the main types you will encounter.
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