Writing preparation

Grammarly

We strongly suggest you install Grammarly on your computer. That way you will be able to increase your accuracy while practicing your writing. For more info, watch the following video.

2. Sentence structure

To prepare for the writing tasks, it is important to know the types of sentences we can use. The more complex they are, the higher our score will be for the grammar criteria. Check the following slide and then answer the Kahoot!

Kahoot Sentence Structure

Sentence structure

3. Online exercises

4. How to start writing?

Now, let's learn about the BOWIE writing process we can use to have a better organization on our exams.

Bowie Writing process

Timing of the task

As we saw it in the BOWIE, the writing process should take 45 min for each writing. That fits the 1:30 min you have for this paper. At the start of the exam, the invigilator will stand in the front of the classroom and show the starting and finishing time for the exam. Also they will display a big clock in the front for you to see it. So you have to do the math and distribute your time accordingly, for example:

Exam start - 10 am - Exam finish 11:30 am

Essay - 42⌚

Brainstorm - 5⌚ - 10:05 am

Outline - 1⌚ - 10:06 am

Writing - 30⌚ - 10:36 am

Intermission - 1⌚ - 10:37 am

Editing - 5⌚ - 10:42 am

Letter/Report/Review/Proposal - 42⌚

Brainstorm - 5⌚ - 10:50 am

Outline - 1⌚ - 10:51 am

Writing - 30⌚ - 10:20 am

Intermission - 1⌚ - 10:21 am

Editing - 5⌚ - 10:26 am

Also, the invigilator will let you know when there are 10 min and 5 mins left to finish the exam.

Writing checklist

Here is a checklist that you can use to assess your writing. That can be done on the Editing stage of the BOWIE.

Checklist PDF