TIPS FOR A BITS ASPIRANT

1. Keep track of the time. You will have twenty-five minutes to write your essay.

2. Use the first few minutes to brainstorm as many thoughts as possible; organize those thoughts into a
logical pattern or outline.

3. The basic writing structure consists of introduction, body(about 3 paragraphs) and conclusion.

4. The Introductory paragraph should state the position that is being taken.

5. The Concluding Paragraph should summarize your point of view by restating the thesis statement in
a revised format.

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Attempting Essay on Test Day :

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Here are some more tips that you must know :

1. A pencil is required for the essay. An essay written in ink will receive a score of zero.

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2. Do not write your essay in your test book. You will receive credit only for what you write on your
answer sheet.
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3. An off-topic essay will receive a score of zero.
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4. If your essay does not reflect your original and individual work, your test scores may be canceled.

Your essay must be written on the lines provided on your answer sheet—you will receive no other paper
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on which to write. You will have enough space if you write on every line, avoid wide margins, and keep
your handwriting to a reasonable size. Remember that people who are not familiar with your
handwriting will read what you write. Try to write or print so that what you are writing is legible to
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Here is the guide on how essay is scored

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An essay receiving a score of 6 demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although it may have a few
minor errors. A typical essay

1. effectively and insightfully develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates outstanding
critical thinking, using clearly appropriate examples, reasons, and other evidence to support its
position.

2. is well organized and clearly focused, demonstrating clear coherence and smooth progression of
ideas.

3. exhibits skillful use of language, using a varied, accurate, and apt vocabulary.

4. demonstrates meaningful variety in sentence structure.

5. is free of most errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

An essay receiving a score of 5 demonstrates reasonably consistent mastery, although it will have
occasional errors or lapses in quality. A typical essay

1. effectively develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates strong critical thinking, generally
using appropriate examples, reasons, and other evidence to support its position.

2. is well organized and focused, demonstrating coherence and progression of ideas.

3. exhibits facility in the use of language, using appropriate vocabulary.

4. demonstrates variety in sentence structure.

5. is generally free of most errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.

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