You'll be given a choice of two essay titles and will be asked to write about one of them. The titles are designed to get you to write about a range of material from both years of A-level Biology. Yes, it sounds scary but don't worry because we've got really cool tips to help you get top marks. The essay is 25 marks.
Remember to read the essay question carefully and answer only the question you've been asked.
- Firstly, before you even begin your essay, you should make a rough plan.
- This helps you get your ideas together and write them in a clear way.
- It should also stop you from repeating the same idea over and over again.
- Cross out the bits you've written and try to write at least 5 different parts.
- Secondly, you need to make sure you stay on topic, and show how it's relevant.
- This means you need to be clear and concise, even though it's an essay.
- Don't just rewrite an old essay, or write everything you know about a topic.
- Also, everything you write needs to be detailed, correct and of A-level Biology standard.
- This means you need to ensure you use appropriate scientific terms, make sure everything is all correct and need to be written using sciency words.
- Always, ALWAYS, spell-check your works and make sure everything is well-written and clear.
- To get As and A*s, you should include other things that aren't on the spec but that are still relevant to the question.
- You might have heard this in other A-level subjects, but it applies to Biology as well. It's called 'wider reading'.
- It might be a good time to actually do some wider reading on the different topics.
- Even though it's about the quality instead of the quantity, you need to write enough.
- Try and write at least 2-3 sides of an A4 sheet.
- Give yourself about 50 minutes to complete the essay.
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