The Tourism Accelerator platform uses assessment questions to evaluate your understanding. Providing comprehensive and relevant answers improves your assessment performance and showcases your expertise. This can lead to increased guest bookings.
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Effectively answering assessment questions involves a systematic approach of understanding the prompt, strategising your response, drafting your answer, and refining your output. Follow these steps to maximise the impact and accuracy of your submissions.
Deconstruct the Question:
Begin by understanding what the question requires.
Read Carefully: Review the entire question multiple times to ensure full comprehension. Identify all components and details.
Identify Directive Verbs: Pinpoint key action words such as analyse, evaluate, discuss, explain, compare, contrast, define, describe, justify, recommend. Each verb demands a specific type of response and level of detail. For example, 'analyse' requires breaking down a topic into its components and examining their relationships, while 'describe' requires a detailed account.
Highlight Keywords and Parameters: Note the core subject matter, specific conditions, timeframes, or any limitations mentioned in the question.
Break Down Complex Questions: For multi-part questions, separate them into smaller, manageable sub-questions to address each component individually.
Identify Key Requirements: Once the question is deconstructed, determine the specific information and actions expected in your answer.
Ascertain Core Concepts: Identify the primary theories, models, or topics the question is designed to assess.
Determine Depth and Breadth: Understand the expected level of detail. Is a brief summary sufficient, or does it necessitate critical analysis, synthesis of information, and the application of learned principles?
Note Constraints: Be aware of any specified word limits, time constraints, or formatting requirements. Adhering to these is crucial for a complete response.
Contextualise: Consider the module or learning unit from which the question originates. This helps in recalling relevant information and framing your answer appropriately.
Formulate Your Response Strategy:
Before writing, plan your answer to ensure logical flow and comprehensive coverage.
Brainstorm Relevant Information: Jot down all pertinent ideas, facts, examples, theories, and data points from your learning materials that relate to the question.
Structure Your Answer: Create a clear outline. A robust structure typically includes:
Introduction: Briefly address the question, state your main argument, or outline your approach. This sets the context for your response.
Body Paragraphs: Develop your points logically. Each paragraph should focus on a single main idea, supported by evidence, specific examples, or detailed explanations. Use clear topic sentences to guide the reader.
Conclusion: Summarise your main points and provide a concise, definitive answer to the question. Avoid introducing new information in the conclusion.
Identify Supporting Evidence: Select the most impactful and relevant data, case studies, or theoretical frameworks to support your arguments. Ensure your evidence directly supports your claims.
Draft Your Answer:
Write your response clearly, concisely, and professionally, adhering to the established plan.
Clarity and Conciseness: Use direct language. Every sentence should contribute to answering the question. Avoid jargon where simpler, clearer language is available.
Precision: Employ accurate language and provide specific examples to illustrate your points. Generalisations weaken your argument.
Tips
Always read the question carefully before answering.
Plan your answer before you start writing.
Use clear and concise language.
Provide specific examples to support your points.
Review your answer before submitting it.
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