2 - Understanding the question and task requirements
3 - Focusing on the task response
4 - Plan your essay
5 - Practice brainstorming
6 - Using appropriate paragraph structures
7 - Examples and evidence to support your arguments
8 - The importance of staying on topic
9 - Using clear and concise language
10 - Avoid repeating words and ideas
11 - Using appropriate tone and register
12 - Develop critical thinking skills
13 - Use a range of grammatical structures and vocabulary
14 - Use appropriate transition words
15 - Write at least 250 words in 40 minutes
16 - Check your grammar and spelling