Section A

　　50 marker compulsory question–90 minutes

　　this 90 minutes should be allocated as 25 minutes PLANNING your answers to the various parts of the question and 65 minutes writing your answer to those various parts

　　the question will most likely be broken down into 5,6 or 7 sub-questions with the fifth or sixth asking for a report,a draft press release,an address to the members or something similar worth 14–16 marks

　　the remainder of the marks will typically ask for generalities about for example corporate governance,the role of a board sub-committee or general comments about ethical standpoints

　　it is vital that you stick rigidly to time allocation in this question.There should be no question of you finishing the 3 hours and saying“I didn’t have time to do parts e)and f)of question 1”.There HAS to be a proper attempt at ALL parts of the questions that you elect to attempt

　　Section B

　　choice of 2 from 3 questions worth 25 marks each–45 minutes each

　　planning time here is 12.5 minutes for each of your two chosen questions so use it wisely

　　make sure you write something for every part of every question.You are unlikely to be able to finish every part of every question–either because you run out of time or you get stuck–but you can always write something.

　　each comment that you make should be within its own sentence and leave a line between your sentences effectively making them into paragraphs

　　time yourself copying sentences from a book and stop after 1 minute and 18 seconds.That’s the time that you have available to write one sentence containing just one markable point.

　　you’re unlikely to get past the third line and that’s the MAXIMUM length of a sentence/paragraph in the exam

　　make sure that your writing is legible.If a marker can’t read your script,he can’t give you credit for your thoughts!

　　if you write one long paragraph containing several points,then there is a danger that the marker will miss some of the points.

　　start each part of each question on a new page in the answer booklet(if you run out of pages you will be provided a supplementary booklet!).

　　that way you can always go back to questions and you will be able to add more to your answer neatly,if you have time left at the end of the exam.

　　do make sure you make it clear at the top of the page which part of which question you are answering.

　　for a non-numerate exam like P1,be aware of just how many marks are available for each part-question and plan sufficient points to include within your answer to get the majority of those marks.Remember,one correct point earns one mark.