1.USE QUOTES!! A.P. Examiners will be looking for these, and they help strengthen your argument.
2. Quotes should be included in every body paragraph, but are not necessarily needed in the introduction.
3.Use well-balanced diction (don't use super-high diction, since it will put off your readers, and your understanding of the words you use may not be spot-on, creating an issue of meaning.
4. Revise, revise, revise. Set aside time at the end of the time you are given for each essay and try to revise diction, arguments, and your overall essay.
5. While you should use around 5 paragraphs for your essay, avoid the "5-paragraph road map" style of writing. It makes your paper seem longer and more boring than it may actually be. Try to use some interesting mechanics to spice up your essay.
6. In your introduction, be short and sweet; quickly introduce the literature, author and your claim within 2-3 sentences.
7. Remember: you don't need to use line number citations. These are implied and will only cost you more time.
8. Use synonyms of the words used in the prompt. A common one is adventure; you could use words such as journey, experience, etc.
2. Quotes should be included in every body paragraph, but are not necessarily needed in the introduction.
3.Use well-balanced diction (don't use super-high diction, since it will put off your readers, and your understanding of the words you use may not be spot-on, creating an issue of meaning.
4. Revise, revise, revise. Set aside time at the end of the time you are given for each essay and try to revise diction, arguments, and your overall essay.
5. While you should use around 5 paragraphs for your essay, avoid the "5-paragraph road map" style of writing. It makes your paper seem longer and more boring than it may actually be. Try to use some interesting mechanics to spice up your essay.
6. In your introduction, be short and sweet; quickly introduce the literature, author and your claim within 2-3 sentences.
7. Remember: you don't need to use line number citations. These are implied and will only cost you more time.
8. Use synonyms of the words used in the prompt. A common one is adventure; you could use words such as journey, experience, etc.