When people say "don't reword the question" what do they mean? (1 Viewer)

[Socialism]

When people say "don't reword the question" what do they mean? don't you usually start an essay by 'answering' the question by basically rewording it? can someone clarify this?

 

[MoonMonster196884]

When people say "don't reword the question" what do they mean? don't you usually start an essay by 'answering' the question by basically rewording it? can someone clarify this?

dont use the terms in the qn

 

[liamkk112]

When people say "don't reword the question" what do they mean? don't you usually start an essay by 'answering' the question by basically rewording it? can someone clarify this?

you shouldn't reword the question, you should instead provide a perspective on it or just directly answer it.

eg, for the question "are banana exports a significant part of australia's economy?" a good start would be "banana exports are a significant part of australia's economy because..." because you directly address your perspective on the question and immediately go into detail in your response afterwards, that's a perfectly fine and formal response to the question. when people say don't reword the question they usually are saying to directly use the terms in the question and address them, because if you mess around with the question itself then sometimes you won't properly answer it. so for the question before, a response like "australia's economy has a reliance on banana exports because..." wouldn't necessarily be as good of an answer because now you've switched the question from how significant banana exports are to australia's economy to if australia's economy needs banana exports to survive, even though it's just a minor rewording. bc of that usually, it's just a good idea to stick with the question's wording and use the terms already provided to you, and it also saves you time and makes responses more succinct

 

[Socialism]

I was definitely overthinking it, thanks!

 

[Canoeboat]

When people say "don't reword the question" what do they mean? don't you usually start an essay by 'answering' the question by basically rewording it? can someone clarify this?

dont beat around the bush

 

[rayansmith]

Hey there! When people say "don't reword the question," they mean that changing the wording can alter the original meaning or intent. In academic or formal writing, it's crucial to address the question as it is presented to avoid misunderstandings or incomplete answers.

Rewording can shift the focus or scope, leading to responses that miss key points. For example, "discuss the impact of climate change on global agriculture" is more specific than "talk about how climate change affects farming."

To start an essay effectively without rewording the question, focus on understanding the question fully and creating a thesis statement that directly answers it. This approach ensures clarity and relevance in your response.