It is good to know such valuable tips and tricks from you.. i really appreciate the way you contribute to this forum. I want to know that what if one wants to give personal touch to the essay..is there any harm in it? can a examiner be biased or disagree with one's point of view though arguments are supported with concrete evidence? Can we include our views while researching on any topic if we build our opinion about that topic besides the information that we have acquired.

Thank you Nek Muhammad sb, really appreciate your feedback.

If you could kindly elaborate 'personal touch to the essay' I would be in a better position to express my views about that. Quoting personal experiences to back your opinions is not recommended in essay because those are not verifiable.

Essay is basically your opinion about a certain thing, but how you back these opinions with solid arguments is what makes your opinion worthy. I believe there's no reason for an examiner to be bias if your arguments are solid.

Thanks a lot,like a parking lot.
Just kidding,Thanks for this I have been thinking about it and being the stupid that I am I thought that we might get judged according to our vocabulary.But you saved my life.Well sort of
thanks again

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Tabraizmarri sir,
I am a new aspirant of css please help me in the selection of optional subject. Now the rulers change the rules and changed groups of optional subject, as you know. which subject i selected that are i.r, punjabi,

Sorry sir massege was remained. Subject are i.r punjabi, History of indo pak,public administration,international law,

Please suggeat me sir i am confuse

Thank you so much, that's what i wanted to know. I have one more thing to ask, Nowadays many academies are making tall claims of high success ratio in CE 2014.What is your opinion regarding joining An academy? would you recommend aspirants to go to academy or suggest them to prepare on their own? Did you personally join any academy or went to a tutor for essay and composition paper?

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Brother, thank you for delineating your strategy for IR. But I would be more interested in knowing how you answered your questions, i.e., how you attempted your answer. What were the ingredients that made your answer?

How did you start? What did you write under the Introduction heading? How many headings did you use to write per question? Did you use the heading "Critical Analysis' and wrote analytical stuff under it? Were flow charts and block diagrams the salient features of your answer?

Lastly, your DMC reveals that you opted for US History as well. Your way to attempt the answers in IR and US History were same, eh?

Thank you very much. I'm awaiting your response.

You're most welcome

Rana sb, a few things must be kept in mind before selection of optional subjects. First is your background, I had completed my MA in International Relations so choosing that subject was a logical choice. Similarly, I had done BBA (Hons) so Mercantile Law and Business Administration were selected.

Second thing is interest, I found US history interesting and another reason was that a certain part of US history overlaps with Int. Relations. Similarly, Journalism and Sociology.

So, keep three things in mind 1- Your background 2- Your interest 3- Scoring trend.

No one is in a better position that yourself to choose your optional subjects. Take a look at available choices and then go ahead with them.

I prepared on my own with guidance from some seniors and cssforum. In 2013, I travelled to Lahore with intentions of joining an academy, after a month I realized that it was a waste of time. It was only after I had cleared my written exam that I sought guidance from an academy in Islamabad and had a good time there. So, it was a mixed experience. I would say seek proper guidance from people who have passed this exam.


You're most welcome

Before writing anything, I used to brainstorm and write bullet points on the back page. That way, I had a structure (somewhat like essay outline) for the question.

Coming to the answer sheet now, come straight to the point, don't beat about the bush.. That's how i started.. Answer what is being asked of you, do it in 7-10 lines maximum.

Once you've done that, use headings...you may use anything from your arsenal i.e. background, Impact, critical analysis etc. but ONLY if the question requires that. If a question asks you to critically analyze then only you do that. Try to stay focused around the thing being asked of you.

Also, there's no fix rule for headings/question. You may use them as you deem fit. That's how I approached 10 papers out of 12. Also, statistics, facts, figures, statements etc. are an important part of your answer. But, with limited knowledge, be vary of how you use your resources.

Are the answer sheets blank or lined?
Did you use maps and flow charts?I mean in History paper and Pakistan Affairs?I really need to know about that because they are so Hard.
How did you approach current affairs?I read Dawn and The Guardian.Is that enough?What did you read?

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First of all heartiest congratulations to you on your success........ I really like the tips shared by you........

I agree with you on various points like there must be a flexibility in our time table.... You are right expression is highly necessary for CSS....... Most of the people need to work on it...........

I got encouragement from this point that we should rely on other sources too except books e.g. Net, Newspaper etc.

Break is also necessary for the success.

Thank you so very much for sharing your experience Sir

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sir many many heartiest congratulations to you on yours big achievement and success...sir please kindly also share your strategy about US history.. and please do refer and good book according to new pattern and syllabus..hope your one advice and devise will be more than enough for me..waiting 4 reply..