Paper 2 requires certain writing skills. Even if you have a thorough understanding of your literary works, you must be able express them coherently and effectively. Academic essay writing, like anything, can be perfected over time with much practice. It is best to break this large task down into smaller, more manageable ones. The pages that follow in this section offer examples of activities that can be used to focus on particular aspects of Paper 2 and develop certain skills. For example, we offer help on how to write coherently and how to write an introduction.

If you are looking for some quick tips on how to approach Paper 2 we recommend you consult the tips page. Furthermore, we recommend having a look at several sample essays, using the assessment criteria for Paper 2.