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<blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 189768" data-attributes="member: 36740"><p>Hey [USER=30039]@Apple[/USER]. Sure thing, I’ve included a few points below;</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Read the question repeatedly - this may seem like a rather granular point, but taking enough time to understand the key requirements of the question will prevent you from making any last minute errors. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is the focus of the case study largely commercial or legal? Generally, you will be required to discuss both these implications. However, past feedback I’ve received from ACs made me realise that one core area will need to be expanded in greater depth. For example, if it’s a discussion on a recent economic development, the commercial implications will need to be touched on more than the legal consequences (if it’s a discussion based on a client scenario, for example). </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Structure - for emails, memos, etc, a proper formal structure should always be used. This could include anything from the appropriate greetings, to the appropriate sign offs. Also ensure to make written exercises as easy to digest as possible. Avoid complex terminology and ensure your points are well conveyed. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wider implications - are you allowed to go outside the given material to fashion a response? If not, stick to what you have been given and avoid adding any points which are not needed. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Time management - another minor point but practice doing similar assessments under timed conditions to improve your stamina. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Be weary of unnecessary facts - sometimes unwanted information is included in the case study details. Not everything will need to be touched on. However, ensure to read all the sources to gain a good background understanding of the question. Tied to this, is to also brush on your ability to skim texts quickly. It’s a skill that takes time to build but will help you pick out what’s important and what could be left out. </li> </ul><p></p><p>You’re on a great track, and I’m sure you’ll do amazing on future written exercises!</p><p></p><p>I’m sure [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER], [USER=36738]@Ram Sabaratnam[/USER] and [USER=36777]@Andrei Radu[/USER] will have more tips too!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Amma Usman, post: 189768, member: 36740"] Hey [USER=30039]@Apple[/USER]. Sure thing, I’ve included a few points below; [LIST] [*]Read the question repeatedly - this may seem like a rather granular point, but taking enough time to understand the key requirements of the question will prevent you from making any last minute errors. [*]Is the focus of the case study largely commercial or legal? Generally, you will be required to discuss both these implications. However, past feedback I’ve received from ACs made me realise that one core area will need to be expanded in greater depth. For example, if it’s a discussion on a recent economic development, the commercial implications will need to be touched on more than the legal consequences (if it’s a discussion based on a client scenario, for example). [*]Structure - for emails, memos, etc, a proper formal structure should always be used. This could include anything from the appropriate greetings, to the appropriate sign offs. Also ensure to make written exercises as easy to digest as possible. Avoid complex terminology and ensure your points are well conveyed. [*]Wider implications - are you allowed to go outside the given material to fashion a response? If not, stick to what you have been given and avoid adding any points which are not needed. [*]Time management - another minor point but practice doing similar assessments under timed conditions to improve your stamina. [*]Be weary of unnecessary facts - sometimes unwanted information is included in the case study details. Not everything will need to be touched on. However, ensure to read all the sources to gain a good background understanding of the question. Tied to this, is to also brush on your ability to skim texts quickly. It’s a skill that takes time to build but will help you pick out what’s important and what could be left out. [/LIST] You’re on a great track, and I’m sure you’ll do amazing on future written exercises! I’m sure [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER], [USER=36738]@Ram Sabaratnam[/USER] and [USER=36777]@Andrei Radu[/USER] will have more tips too! [/QUOTE]
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