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Common exam errors

This page explains eight common misunderstandings and mistakes that are often seen in student exam responses. The following list is not exhaustive, but making sure that you don't make these mistakes will improve your overall performance with regard to critical thinking. For each "mistake," be sure that you understand why it is not a good response - and what you could write instead! Error 1. This study only used...

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