TSA TSA Essay Writing 3

Question 1

A TSA prompt asks 'Is it ever right to break the law?' What must your essay do first?

Accepted Answer

Interpret key terms such as 'right' and 'the law'

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Immediately list historical examples

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State that the question cannot be answered

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Describe your personal legal experiences

Question 2

What role should examples play in a TSA essay?

Accepted Answer

Support and illustrate the argument, then be analysed

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Replace the argument entirely

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Fill space when you run out of ideas

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Demonstrate memorised facts unrelated to the claim

Question 3

Which conclusion is most effective in a TSA essay?

Accepted Answer

One that synthesises the argument and gives a reasoned judgement

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One that introduces a brand-new argument

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One that simply says 'in conclusion, it depends'

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One that copies the introduction word for word

Question 4

How should you handle a two-part TSA prompt with a linked sub-question?

Accepted Answer

Address both parts and show how they connect

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Answer only the part you find easiest

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Treat them as two unrelated essays

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Ignore the sub-question to save time

Question 5

What is a common weakness that lowers TSA essay scores?

Accepted Answer

Asserting claims without supporting reasoning

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Using clear topic sentences

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Defining terms early

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Considering counter-arguments

Question 6

In a TSA essay, what does a 'topic sentence' at the start of a paragraph do?

Accepted Answer

Signals the single point that paragraph will argue

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Summarises the entire essay

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Provides a quotation to impress the reader

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Repeats the essay question verbatim

Question 7

Why should you avoid trying to include every possible point in a TSA essay?

Accepted Answer

Depth of a few well-argued points beats a shallow list

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Examiners count the number of points only

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Longer lists always score higher

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It fills the time better regardless of quality