How should I structure a 20 mark essay? (2024)

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How to write a 20 mark answer? ›

You should make a point, back it up with evidence, then explain what this evidence shows. For top marks you need to evaluate these points, but show that your argument is stronger. Finally, finish with a conclusion.

For the essays, 20 markes = a full essay. People write anywhere from 6 pages to 20. Most essays are essay length - ie. 800-1100 words.

eng hons pass out here, 2.5 pages for 10 markers and 4-5 pages approx for 20 markers should be adequate.

Main Body. The main body of the essay should be around 3 or 4 paragraphs for a 20 marker and 4 or 5 paragraphs in length for a 30 marker, meaning that there should be 4 or 5 points that come from both the item that you have been given as well as your own knowledge.

The main body is the biggest part of your essay, usually including around three different paragraphs of three different factors. However, the history exams are notorious for being time-sensitive. Therefore, students often reduce the main body to two factors if they are running out of time.

Paragraph One: Develop Claim One

Firstly, in An Inspector Calls, Priestley presents [insert character name/theme] as [insert claim]... When [insert when/why the evidence occurs], [insert name] states [insert evidence]...

To achieve a grade 9, you need to employ an impressive array of punctuation (colons, semi-colons, brackets dashes etc.) and integrate these seamlessly into your writing so that they enhance meaning. Similarly, you need to demonstrate a sophisticated vocabulary and use a wide range of sentence structures for effect.

If the exam is worth, say, 100 marks, you have just over 1½ minutes per mark. For example, a 20-mark question should take about 30 minutes.

Documents that typically contain 250 words are short memos, blog posts, or marketing copy. It will take approximately 1 minutes to read 250 words. A 250 word count will create about 0.5 pages with single spacing or 1 page double-spaced when using normal 1-inch margins, 12 pt.

How many pages is 1000 words? ›

Generally, a word count of 1000 words will result in around 3-4 pages when using a standard 12-point font and double-spaced. This equates to around 250-333 words per page.

Generally, every question has word limit written with it. If not, then for 20 marks, one should write at least 1000–1200 words, i.e. 6 –8 pages on an average. Many students love to leave margins on both sides of sheets. Please avoid that.

You need to summarise your key factors in the conclusion, rounding up why each is important. You also need to reassert why your judgement is strong, linking back to the question without adding any additional points.

Stick to a word limit of 450-500 words when answering 20 mark questions. Just writing 500 words won't secure you marks though.

For 20 mark questions, there are 3 points for knowledge, 2 for application, 8 for analysis and 7 for evaluation.