Checklist for Economics Essays
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Did you fully understand the requirements of the essay question?
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Did you write any irrelevant points/ideas in your essay?
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Did you meet the thinking requirements of the essay?
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Did you explain the points clearly?
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Are the points you raised in your essay generic or contextual?
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Did you provide adequate examples to illustrate your point?
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Did you make use of relevant diagrams to explain your points?
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For essay questions which are based on the Singapore economy, did you provide adequate knowledge of the Singapore context?
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Did you apply relevant economic concepts and theories in answering the essay question?
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Did you analyze the issue on hand from a variety of perspectives?
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Did you consider both sides of the argument?
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Did you write an appropriate introduction?
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Are your paragraphs well-structured and adequately developed?
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Did you write a well-reasoned conclusion?
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