Essay Test Taking Tips Pay attention to the direction words and know what each one means. Analyze- break into parts, show how it relates to the whole Compare- show how two (or more) things are similar AND different Contrast- show differences Define- explain the meaning Describe- give a full and detailed picture in words, include characteristics and qualities Diagram- illustrate by drawing a picture Evaluate- present positive and negative Explain- provide facts and reasons Justify- provide facts and reasons to support something List- present information as a series of numbered points Outline- present most important information in an organized manner Summarize- present main ideas in a brief form Trace- present the order in which something occurred (example- trace the events leading up to World War I) **Adapted from www.how-to-study.com. |