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A

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Always conclude forward

"Always conclude forward" is an answer-writing maxim directing candidates to…

analytical/essay

An analytical essay is an examination answer that decomposes a proposition into…

answers with no discernible structure

Answers with no discernible structure are examination responses that lack a…

Arguments for and against

"Arguments for and against" is an answer-writing structure requiring candidates…

C

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conceptual short-answer and essay

Conceptual short-answer and essay questions test a candidate's ability to…

D

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dated instances

A "dated instance" is a specific, time-stamped historical event cited as…

Directive map

A directive map is an answer-writing technique whereby a candidate first…