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GP Study Guide

A systematic roadmap to ace General Paper essays using proven strategies

Here's where most students go wrong...

Why traditional GP study methods
leave you frustrated

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Can't recall random news articles you read

Memorise examples but evaluate them poorly

Read model essays but can't replicate them

Have no clear path to improve at GP

You're not the problem — the method is. The old method of "read more, hope for the best" is broken. It wastes your time and leaves your results to chance.

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Common Myths Debunked

Let's clear up some misconceptions about mastering GP essays

Myth:You need to read tons of news, articles, and model essays
Reality:Blindly consuming information isn't efficient. Instead, focus on key examples and their evaluation.
Myth:Memorising lots of examples is the key
Reality:Examples alone aren't enough. You must deeply understand and grasp the evaluation of examples. Nuance and perspective are crucial.
Myth:Memorising content and evaluation is sufficient
Reality:Knowledge only becomes useful when applied. You need to spend time practising. You internalise examples and arguments by recalling and applying them under timed conditions.

Core Principles

Four fundamental principles that drive GP success

Quality Over Quantity

Master 20 broad examples thoroughly rather than memorizing 100 narrow ones

Evaluation Over Facts

Understanding multiple perspectives and counterarguments is more valuable than memorizing facts

Planning Is Non-Negotiable

Always create an essay plan to ensure you directly answer the question

Practice Without Resources

Use only what you've studied to force deeper recall - exactly what you need during exams

Proven Method

What successful students
do differently

They follow this proven 3-step method to master GP essays with focused practice

Master Examples and Evaluation

Step 1

Foundation

Focus on 2-3 themes with 20 examples. Master the evaluation, not just the facts. Build nuanced perspectives and counter-arguments.

Quality over quantity:

"20 thoroughly mastered examples beats 50 memorized facts"

This builds the foundation for everything that follows.

Create a Plan

Step 2

Answer the question

Planning ensures you answer the question. Spend 10-15 minutes creating a solid plan before writing. Structure your arguments logically and match examples to points.

Analyze the Question

  • • Break down different question types
  • • Identify key terms and scope

Select Examples

  • • Recall relevant examples from memory
  • • Match examples to arguments

Build Structure

  • • Draft concise topic sentences
  • • Outline arguments in point form

Check Flow

  • • Ensure logical flow between paragraphs
  • • Verify you answer the question directly

Essay structure:

"Strong argument → Counter → Rebuttal → Strong argument"

Spend 10-15 minutes planning

Deliberate Practice

Step 3

Be exam ready

You can know everything but fail to apply it under exam pressure. Practice until recall becomes automatic. Train your brain to work under pressure.

Recall Examples

Use flashcards to quickly improve recall

Plan Your Essay

Practice analysing questions and crafting essay plans

Practice Writing

Practice writing paragraphs or complete essays

The Practice Principle:

"Knowledge only matters if you can recall and apply it under exam pressure."

Detailed Action Plan

Check off tasks as you complete them to track your progress

Master Examples and Evaluation

Focus on 2-3 themes with 20 examples. Master the evaluation, not just the facts

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Tasks to Complete

Focus on 2-3 key themes that interest you most
Build an example bank of 20 broad examples that apply to multiple topics
Master the evaluation of each example from multiple perspectives
Build nuanced perspectives and counter-arguments for each example

Create a Plan

Planning ensures you answer the question. Spend 10-15 minutes creating a solid plan

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Deliberate Practice

Practice until recall becomes automatic. Train your brain to work under pressure

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Study Resources

Essential tools and materials for your GP journey

Content Library

Explore GP examples and evaluation, flashcards, podcasts, mindmaps

Essay Practice

Practice writing GP essays with guided prompts and feedback

AI Telegram Tutor

Get instant help and practice with our AI-powered Telegram bot

Quick Success Recap

During Practice

  • Always practice without external resources
  • Use simple, clear language over complex vocabulary
  • Maintain a consistent stance throughout your essay
  • Be your own harshest critic during review

The End Goal

  • Automatically break down any question type
  • Quickly identify relevant examples
  • Organize thoughts logically under pressure
  • Write focused paragraphs that directly answer questions