Short answers require a BLURB

 

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Be SPECIFIC & EXPLICIT
  • Reasons
  • Examples
  • Evidence
  • Quote

 

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Look for the VERB in the question and do what it says
 

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Understand whether answer is IN text or OUTSIDE of text
 

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Restate question concisely
 

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Be thoughtful, reflective, & elaborate

ã 2001 M. Cota