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College Writing Skills, Media Edition, 5/e
John Langan, Atlantic Community College

Taking Essay Exams

Learning Objectives


This chapter will explain and illustrate 5 important steps in taking essay exams:

  • anticipating questions
  • answering these questions in outline form
  • looking closely at the exam
  • preparing an outline of your answer(s)
  • writing a clear, well-organized essay.