P5 - Common Mistakes and Remedial Strategies - Sample PDF
P5 - Common Mistakes and Remedial Strategies - Sample PDF
P5 - Common Mistakes and Remedial Strategies - Sample PDF
Goal: to learn how to write for P5 and achieve the standards set
by the examiner as specified in the quote above. Specifically, to
develop the ability to write fully developed answers in a clear
and concise manner reflecting the core of the skills of the
strategic performance advisor.
Objectives:
a. to learn the principles of effective essay writing by studying
exemplars of essay writing.
b. to develop paragraph skills by using a model as a guide to
effective paragraph construction
c. to develop effective sentence skills by learning the principles
in action using an exemplar
1. Read the mark scheme (MS) to identify the key features that
the examiner expects to see in the answer. Pay attention to the
mark break down because this highlights priorities. Check your
understanding of the features in the MS.
Overall structure
5. The overall structure is logical if it begins with an
introduction and develops in an order that reflects the natural
order in which the question is answered, the process happens,
the arguments flow, events occur, etc. Where appropriate it
ends with a conclusion and possibly a recommendation. It is all
coherent.
Paragraphs
6. Generally a paragraph expresses (discusses, explains, argues,
evaluates) one distinct aspect of the essay. E.g. if you are
writing about budgeting the following are logical paragraphs: i)
objectives of budgeting, ii) method of budgeting, iii) scope, iv)
structure, v) forecasts and plans, etc.
11. Notice that the topic sentence is always short and clear in
all of the seven paragraphs. Sentence quality is a feature of
clarity. You should pay careful attention to your sentences and
make sure they are varied (short for topic sentences) and
controlled to make your meaning clear. This includes paying
attention to the grammar.
13. Notice also how the examiner reflects his awareness of the
audience (non accountants) and their needs. You must show
sensitivity to your audience by varying your words and
sentences to reflect their needs.
- Notice how the examiner does not get bogged down in details.
At this level detailed calculations are not required. You may
only need to refer to them as in this example.
LACK OF INSIGHTS ABOUT HOW EMERGING ISSUES MIGHT IMPACT THE MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE WITHIN
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