Essay

• PAPER 3: ESSAY

(MAIN EXAMINATION- DESCRIPTIVE)

Attempt three essays, one from each of the three sections, in about 800 words each.

• Objective:

This paper is designed to test candidate’s (i) knowledge/ awareness of a variety of Subjects and (ii) their ability to compare a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay.

• Contents:

1. Current affairs
2. Socio-Political issues
3. Socio-economic issues
4. Socio-environmental issues
5. Cultural and historical aspects
6. Issues related to civic awareness
7. Reflective topics

• Areas of Testing:

This paper would test the following:

1. Ability to compose a well-argued piece of writing
2. Ability to express coherently and sequentially
3. Awareness of the subject chosen

• Evaluation/Marking:

Credit will be given for the following:

1. Observing established rules and format for essay writing
2. Grammatical correctness of expression
3. Originality of thought and expression