5 Rules for Answering ESSAY Questions on Exams

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  • @Daniel-zv1ji
    @Daniel-zv1ji 6 років тому +306

    Try PEEL to write your paragraph
    Point:what your idea.
    Example:give an example of the idea
    Explains: explain the effect and cause of the example.
    Link: Connect to the question and your point

    • @soniawadhwani5159
      @soniawadhwani5159 5 років тому +1

      can you explain it further?

    • @Rania-vh7wg
      @Rania-vh7wg 5 років тому +27

      Sonia Wadhwani so for example:
      Point: one cause of world war two was the unfair clauses of the treaty of versailles.
      Example,: for example, Germany was named the main reason the war occured even though all countries were participants.
      Explain: due to the particitipation of orher countries during the fight hitler could not be the sole blamed party. Moreover, the land taken from germany as well as the high reperations made a ww2 inevitable. The question was a matter of when it was going to happen.

    • @bethan4770
      @bethan4770 4 роки тому +2

      Mines Teel- same idea but we just use Thesis instead of point

    • @codeinetcetera
      @codeinetcetera 4 роки тому +1

      @@bethan4770 TEEL

    • @sleepfitaaplus7371
      @sleepfitaaplus7371 3 роки тому

      Seel also works

  • @Thomasfrank
    @Thomasfrank  6 років тому +108

    Virtually no one will notice this, but man am I proud of the color grading on this one. Who knew color could be so hard?
    Btw, I'm doing some more writing over at my personal site: thomasjfrank.com/articles/ - there's no schedule, no way to subscribe yet, and no share buttons. I'm just going to write when I get struck with an idea that doesn't fit here or on College Info Geek. Check if out if you like!

    • @spakeschannel
      @spakeschannel 6 років тому +3

      Actually, I noticed (but that's because I color grade a lot as a photographer).

    • @hritesh_singh
      @hritesh_singh 6 років тому +1

      Oh yes you are right its colors are coming out.
      । Great work keep it up।

    • @mikarau6350
      @mikarau6350 6 років тому +1

      Literally scrolled to the comments to compliment the color grading

  • @stoicfloor
    @stoicfloor 6 років тому +396

    First rule above all 5 rules: study or there's nothing to write.

    • @虾妮
      @虾妮 4 роки тому +2

      haha~

    • @equinox5560
      @equinox5560 4 роки тому +5

      It’s true tho, but you could always atleast like ask your classmates about it before the exams start so you could get inf about it

    • @dannwhatisthisbehaviour7523
      @dannwhatisthisbehaviour7523 4 роки тому +1

      @@equinox5560 I do that a lot

    • @Budgetreworks
      @Budgetreworks 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, but they don’t tell me the question

  • @JoanStar
    @JoanStar 6 років тому +109

    I get extremely happy when Thomas uploads

  • @Sunshine-yk2eg
    @Sunshine-yk2eg 4 роки тому +294

    This was very helpful! But I had a hard time focusing because of HIS EYES 😂 so beautiful

  • @alexfergus7603
    @alexfergus7603 6 років тому +15

    I just wanted to thank you, Thomas, for helping me so much with your videos. You have no idea.

  • @AnjolaoluwaAwe
    @AnjolaoluwaAwe 6 років тому +145

    Perfect timing, great video!!!!

  • @anesiaandrews214
    @anesiaandrews214 10 місяців тому +4

    Me: A law student who has mostly essay questions.

  • @18divyanshi
    @18divyanshi 6 років тому +2

    Your videos are so helpful. They’ve really changed the way I work. Thank you so much man 🌸

  • @Valentino016
    @Valentino016 Рік тому +4

    Im embarrassed to read my essays I just write them and get it over with.

  • @prarthana1984
    @prarthana1984 6 років тому +1

    1 million subscribers.
    Congrats Thomas.
    Great video as always✌.

  • @betterideas
    @betterideas 6 років тому +4

    I still can't un-hear the fact that we both use 'Tarantulas' by Christian Nanzell as the background music of 90% of our videos. Hilarious.

    • @betterideas
      @betterideas 6 років тому

      Rats! You caught me again!

  • @sunshine00575
    @sunshine00575 Рік тому +1

    this is so helpful, its 4AM and im watvhing this when i have exam in 4 hours time

  • @m.kbertilla5866
    @m.kbertilla5866 5 років тому +9

    I like how he's very fluent in speaking and is never out of words....so smooth that its so comfortable listening to it...

  • @bassamal-kaaki3253
    @bassamal-kaaki3253 6 років тому +88

    I actually prefer essay questions and detest multiple choice as they are very tricky. I usually do an outline of what I am going to write about to help me organize my work. Since I know my professor well, I know what he/she is looking for. Give them what they want and you always get the highest grade in the class :)

    • @Μιτζι
      @Μιτζι 6 років тому +1

      Bassam Al-Kaaki exactly!

    • @akocyo-yo9887
      @akocyo-yo9887 4 роки тому +1

      Hii, can I have a favor? Uhmm iknow im just a stranger but i really want to learn and I am hoping for your response uhhmmm can you give me any or some tittle thats rlly worth and i'll answer it to enhance or improve my grammar and writing skills Im sorry if im requesting a favor coz i inspired you of how good you are

    • @bassamal-kaaki3253
      @bassamal-kaaki3253 4 роки тому +1

      kitty pro Hey 👋 hope you are well. I am not sure as to what you are looking for. I could not comprehend your comment. Can you please be specific.

    • @user-qy6tu9ip9v
      @user-qy6tu9ip9v 3 роки тому +1

      @@bassamal-kaaki3253 My vocabulary is beyond embarrassing.

  • @aaliyahdailey31
    @aaliyahdailey31 6 років тому +8

    This would have been so helpful my senior year! WHERE WAS THIS 5 YEARS AGO!?!?! 😂😂😂

  • @jai_bartlett
    @jai_bartlett 5 років тому +12

    Teacher: we're going to write an essay
    Me: wait what? *searches Thomas Frank essay*

  • @YazminAbat
    @YazminAbat 6 років тому +14

    Congratulations from Peru! thanks a lot for this one. I have been teaching writing for international exams but haven't found the tip of two-step outline. Because of the rush, students often confuse brainstorming with the outline process. One last step would be to edit oneself to check grammar or vocabulary issues. Thanks Frank. Love your videos

  • @prateeksingh5728
    @prateeksingh5728 6 років тому +2

    Frank, are you ever planning to visit India, we really need someone like. If you ever plan to do that, please let me know. I am huge fan and learnt a lot of stuff because of you

  • @MusicalInquisit
    @MusicalInquisit 4 роки тому

    This is basically what I did on the AP US History exam because it is what they are looking for in the outline, especially in the DBQ.

  • @rachelpoole4497
    @rachelpoole4497 6 років тому +1

    Great video!! Although I have to mention that tests like the ACT and AP exams don't like five-paragraph essays. They want something more (with the same insane writing limits). I haven't been able to gifure out what that is yet.

  • @dimplesharma872
    @dimplesharma872 6 років тому +1

    Often while writing answers in exams i find it difficult to remember the examples, certain facts, other dimensions of answer, etc. How to remember more what we have learnt and make the most of it while writing answers?

  • @oOcitizenOo
    @oOcitizenOo 6 років тому +23

    I've already written this but, Thomas, congrats with 1 million! :)
    P.S. Essays have never been an issue for me. These are the time limits that put a great pressure on you. Thus, no draft should be written, only catchy phrases, ideas and strong points. At least this works when it comes to taking Cambridge exams/ university non-technical exams.

  • @Mmmmehedi
    @Mmmmehedi 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations on 1m. Thomas Frank / Study info Geek 🙌👍

  • @junior4751
    @junior4751 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. This was very informative, and simple to understand. I Already, feel like a better writer 😁.

  • @journaldude7092
    @journaldude7092 6 років тому +3

    Great video. And CONGRATS on the 1M followers. Sweet!

  • @sarahevans4532
    @sarahevans4532 2 роки тому

    Love this video, thank you

  • @vikashchand5485
    @vikashchand5485 5 років тому +1

    Great essay.....congrats on 1million subs!!!

  • @maplestreetmovies
    @maplestreetmovies 6 років тому +46

    Who else paused on the multiple choice test he was filling out at 0:12 😂

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  6 років тому +13

      Never pass up an opportunity to put stupid jokes in the b-roll :P

    • @TiffoftheEld
      @TiffoftheEld 5 років тому +1

      LOVED those jokes on the test. "Trick Question - I don't have a girlfriend"

    • @urmom-sb1hd
      @urmom-sb1hd 4 роки тому +2

      Me.

  • @okhollandboss9708
    @okhollandboss9708 5 років тому

    you are the best, thanks for helping me with a lot of things!!

  • @natureloves4100
    @natureloves4100 4 роки тому

    I like your confidence during talking

  • @maxwelltoshach8208
    @maxwelltoshach8208 3 роки тому

    Seems like it should be the other way around.
    1) Demonstrates your understanding of the material, and
    2) quick and easy to get through.

  • @anilpeepra407
    @anilpeepra407 6 років тому +31

    Congrats for 1m subscribers

  • @kunalmehta947
    @kunalmehta947 3 роки тому

    Helps in thesis statement

  • @aadhyanthk4582
    @aadhyanthk4582 3 роки тому +24

    'Assuming you did study, you have the opportunity to show exactly what you understand about the concept'
    ok but what if i didn't study?

  • @nitikagrace4445
    @nitikagrace4445 5 років тому

    Thank you so much! I have finals next week.

  • @camilatucci2617
    @camilatucci2617 6 років тому +2

    Another quality video! Love your content!!

  • @mendingheart
    @mendingheart 6 років тому

    Just in time for finals. Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @pepethefrog6837
    @pepethefrog6837 5 років тому +2

    0:10 i love that one punch man reference

  • @AirElegant
    @AirElegant 6 років тому +1

    Thank you💕

  • @cycat20
    @cycat20 2 роки тому +1

    Wait. Didn't he use a summary of points and a brief statement as a conclusion two seconds after telling us not to do that?

  • @muhammadaldobritanokuncoro5527
    @muhammadaldobritanokuncoro5527 6 років тому +3

    Hey Thomas Nice Video. Could you make video improve writing skills ??? I feel that no matter how much books or journals i read, i always have a hard time constructing a good paragraph or sentence.

  • @RexcantorYT
    @RexcantorYT 6 років тому +29

    3:06 Who else saw "tomatoes" there?

  • @hritesh_singh
    @hritesh_singh 6 років тому +68

    *Can you tell how to make an educated guess*

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  6 років тому +7

      Got a video in the works about something very similar to that ;)

    • @hritesh_singh
      @hritesh_singh 6 років тому +3

      Thomas Frank Can you tell how to write an answer very effectively.

    • @abdhenehek6742
      @abdhenehek6742 5 років тому

      So basically a hypothesis it’s best to say If Blank Then Blank because blank

  • @ArielDoss
    @ArielDoss 7 місяців тому +1

    I have a test tomorrow about this we have to go over 50 words or more

  • @raccoon135
    @raccoon135 6 років тому +5

    As a high school English teacher, this video is fantastic. Great work!

  • @chiefkeef4858
    @chiefkeef4858 4 роки тому +1

    I think we can all agree that Shrek can beat both goku and superman at the same time.

  • @king_dazed6208
    @king_dazed6208 5 років тому +5

    5 paragraphs in 35 mins?? The test I’m taking gives you 70 mins to write 2 essays.

    • @mishamc93
      @mishamc93 4 роки тому +1

      King_Dazed same! Would love some advice on these short exam essays.

  • @hugodamhuis3320
    @hugodamhuis3320 6 років тому

    nice video, thanks!

  • @naturallyweird661
    @naturallyweird661 6 років тому +4

    Your channel is one of the best things I found on youtube . It has helped me a lot certainly . Especially the time blocking technique i am using it now and i am to get a lot more work done nowdays .
    Also you are a motivation.

  • @adelinedumas7801
    @adelinedumas7801 6 років тому

    In my university in France we only have essays to write, during 4h, and it had to be like 5ish pages minimum. .. I think it's very different than in the UK or US. And it's so terrible because it's our only grade for each classes...

  • @Abominatrix650
    @Abominatrix650 5 років тому

    I came here to learn. I did not expect to be sucker-punched by a One Punch Man question, not 20 seconds into the video! Such a pleasant surprise! Beast King IS the right answer!

  • @junaidahmed.7455
    @junaidahmed.7455 5 років тому

    Thank you sir

  • @urmom-sb1hd
    @urmom-sb1hd 4 роки тому +2

    0:15” Best Questions Ever.
    ↓(Like if you dint expect what you just saw xD)

  • @delynng1088
    @delynng1088 6 років тому

    Your channel is my hub.

  • @giuliabertacchi4080
    @giuliabertacchi4080 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for this video!! It was very useful, in my school we have only essay question and it's a disaster everytime

  • @Marsplannet
    @Marsplannet 4 роки тому +3

    “Multiple choice, more like multiple guess”
    “True or false, more like 50/50 I’ll take it”
    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hritesh_singh
    @hritesh_singh 6 років тому +4

    Can you tell how to write an answer very effectively

  • @marylancelot
    @marylancelot 6 років тому +2

    Essay questions are my favourite type of questions. In Finland matriculation exams last 6 hours and you have to answer 6 essay questions. Most of my friends absolutely hated these tests but to be honest, I kinda enjoyed taking them. Also what I find amusing is that in these essays you are supposed to repeat the question. Thesis statements aren't used until in university.

  • @gunzbl4z1ng57
    @gunzbl4z1ng57 5 років тому

    Doing my Cambridge technical business today

  • @mariana-vw6jl
    @mariana-vw6jl 4 роки тому +3

    yeah unless you’re in law school and all the test questions are essay ones lol 🥺

    • @akocyo-yo9887
      @akocyo-yo9887 4 роки тому

      Hii, can I have a favor? Uhmm iknow im just a stranger but i really want to learn and I am hoping for your response uhhmmm can you give me any or some tittle thats rlly worth and i'll answer it to enhance or improve my grammar and writing skills Im sorry if im requesting a favor coz i inspired you of how good u are ..

  • @soso32854
    @soso32854 6 років тому

    so should your whole introduction be your thesis? I thought it was suppose to just a sentence. Your example was more than one sentence. I have an essay exam coming up so I really could use a reply.

  • @mariahhassan6554
    @mariahhassan6554 6 років тому +12

    Just wanted to let you know, you're amazing!! Just finished reading your ebook and now im super pumped about starting college this year!!!

  • @DanceWorldZ
    @DanceWorldZ Рік тому +2

    You watch anime lol

  • @AngelsAndButterflies
    @AngelsAndButterflies 6 років тому +3

    Okay I have a lot of stuff to say
    1. Congratulations on 1 million subs!! You deserve every single one.💞
    2. I loved the contrast in this video 😍😍 please keep it up.
    3. Whoa do you know my assignments? I need to write an essay for my history class today and an essay question is a part of my language exams. I don't hate them though, I can hide the fact that I don't fully understand some points.
    Thank you!

  • @serinat2181
    @serinat2181 6 років тому +3

    Thank you so much!
    This couldn't have came at a better time considering my a levels are so soon!
    Love from England 😊💖

  • @manojsirohi9420
    @manojsirohi9420 5 років тому +1

    Make video into hindi next time

  • @idahval
    @idahval 6 років тому +2

    Do you have multiple choice on exams in the US :O

  • @megangrace1
    @megangrace1 Рік тому +2

    this dude has cool eyes. also you explained this well!

    • @en2p187
      @en2p187 9 місяців тому

      that's what I'm saying!

  • @deltazygone52
    @deltazygone52 2 роки тому +1

    "i'm so glad i passed 1 mil subs" he says with two and a half million

  • @SteffenThole
    @SteffenThole 6 років тому +8

    0:12 "Impossible to know without knowing the type of swallow."
    I now like you and your videos even more, Thomas.

  • @marwaali0714
    @marwaali0714 4 роки тому

    I hope this helps my little mind because tmr I’m haveing the accplacer test easy 🙏🙏😑 hope I passsss and everyone else

  • @miltannongthombam6718
    @miltannongthombam6718 Рік тому +1

    Speaking speed is so fast... please speak little slowly

  • @iollankmurphy4496
    @iollankmurphy4496 6 років тому +5

    I'm procrastinating an English essay and two History essays as I watch this......... will I never learn?

  • @PortugueseFlyingStew
    @PortugueseFlyingStew 5 років тому +1

    Does an essay require a cover page? Or no not really? Great video btw.

  • @elardiente7162
    @elardiente7162 3 роки тому

    I want to learn and be inspired at the same time. Here it is 😂

  • @CharmyCharmCharm
    @CharmyCharmCharm 6 років тому +9

    Summary
    6:55 onwards

  • @Noir7772
    @Noir7772 3 роки тому

    But, how to write an essay? if you do not know the answer in the exam.

  • @aidenwilson8113
    @aidenwilson8113 5 років тому +2

    I'm doing a sixteen mark homework question

  • @nepheshr5265
    @nepheshr5265 2 роки тому

    How to write an essay question in an exam for classes by online if the teacher is giving just 55 minutes for 37 questions? ( 36 multiple choice and 1 essay question).

  • @creamycookies3762
    @creamycookies3762 2 роки тому +1

    am i the only one who noticed tomatoes?? xD

  • @calebgaldston9360
    @calebgaldston9360 5 років тому +3

    watching this 45 min before

  • @aino8958
    @aino8958 6 років тому +2

    what a perfect timing! i have an important philosophy exam tomorrow so this was much needed. thank you!

  • @hilmyfarzana5734
    @hilmyfarzana5734 3 роки тому +1

    Yah its so usefull to write questions.

  • @doge9321
    @doge9321 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful, have a writing exam tmw and needed some tips.

  • @prateeksingh5728
    @prateeksingh5728 6 років тому +1

    Annwer writing combined with holistic learning that you mentioned in making notes is the most effective way, don't you agee??
    As essay writing is basically about connecting dots and explaining how those connections are made??

  • @orbcfdi
    @orbcfdi 5 років тому +1

    and thank you so much for video : ))))))))

  • @Ronaldoreactstovids
    @Ronaldoreactstovids 3 роки тому +1

    His content is fun NGL dont lie

  • @briannapinson9601
    @briannapinson9601 5 років тому

    It's 9:50 pm and I need an essay due tmr and I haven't even started!!

  • @MargoBLR
    @MargoBLR 6 років тому +3

    Perfect timing, i'm about to write an essay tomorrow :D

    • @akocyo-yo9887
      @akocyo-yo9887 4 роки тому

      Hii, can I have a favor? Uhmm iknow im just a stranger but i really want to learn and I am hoping for your response uhhmmm can you give me any or some tittle thats rlly worth and i'll answer it to enhance or improve my grammar and writing skills Im sorry if im requesting a favor coz i inspired you of how good u are ..

  • @lydiaholland9041
    @lydiaholland9041 6 років тому

    I stalked a guys for 5 minutes at a service station because I thought it was you, then I thought why would Thomas be in England it’s freezing over here, all that to say you my favourite productivity vlogger, and congratulations on hittin that milli.
    P.S. I’m not a stalker 👀... most of the time....

  • @darktealglasses
    @darktealglasses 6 років тому +1

    I'm a big fan of your channel, Thomas! I've followed you for 2-3 years. (I used my old channel to subscribe to you about 3 years ago.) And I found your content very useful. Can you do more videos essay type of exams? I'm very weak at it. I can usually score high in other types of exams but whenever it comes to essay exams, it hurts my overall grades.

  • @United_Wings
    @United_Wings 11 місяців тому +1

    Nice

  • @MofOptics
    @MofOptics 6 років тому +1

    Another interesting resource: Jordan Peterson's essay writing guide (at the top of the page) jordanbpeterson.com/classes/psychology-434/

  • @Milica7299
    @Milica7299 6 років тому +1

    Hi Frank,
    Your videos are really useful. Can you make a video on how to pass a verbal exam?
    In Serbia, most of our exams are verbal. Meaning, we need to know the whole textbook, like you do, but the exams are conceptualized a bit differently - we go into the classroom full of students, and professors call out one by one, and everyone, when it's their turn pulls out 3 questions from a pile of questions. You always have 5-10 min to write a concept, and then give the answers. Of course, professors will usually stop you to ask some sub-questions on the spot. How would you tackle the oral exams? So, it's not 1, it's about 7-12 per year.

  • @sarawilde7493
    @sarawilde7493 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations Thomas! One million subscribers! Yay! ❤️

  • @RosuFootballNepal
    @RosuFootballNepal Місяць тому

    Thank You Brentford Manager Thomas Frank😆❤️

  • @mariaclaral1
    @mariaclaral1 6 років тому

    love the llama
    (and the content of course)

  • @Alex-pf9lh
    @Alex-pf9lh 6 років тому +1

    We see that sneaky tomato! Helpful video, thanks.

  • @PsychicReverendDonnaSeraphina
    @PsychicReverendDonnaSeraphina 3 роки тому

    You are an excellent, organized speaker. Thank you