Cracking Compulsories for CSS 2015
 

[B][I][CENTER][SIZE="5"][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Essentials for English Essay Writing[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER][/I][/B]


[B][SIZE="4"]1. Research[/SIZE][/B]

[INDENT][LIST][*]Read light sources, then thorough
[*]Write down quotations
[*]Take a little from a lot[/LIST][/INDENT]


[B][SIZE="4"]2. Analysis[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Identify the argument

Assess the reasoning[/B]
Does the writer commit any logical fallacies? Fallacies have commonly committed errors of reasoning. Being aware of these fallacies will help you see them more abundantly in the texts you read. Although there are probably at least a hundred different fallacies, the following six are the most common:
[INDENT][LIST][*]Hasty Generalization[*]Faulty Cause and Effect[*]Fallacy of Authority[*]Slippery Slope[*]Non Sequitar[*]Either/Or[/LIST][/INDENT]


[B][SIZE="4"]3. Brainstorming[/SIZE][/B]
[LIST][*]Find an original idea[*]Use different techniques[*]Thesis[*]Be specific[*]Avoid lists[/LIST][INDENT][/INDENT]


[B][SIZE="4"]4. Outline[/SIZE][/B][INDENT][LIST][*]Use an outline to plan[*]Make your points brief[*]Choose an appropriate arrangement[/LIST][/INDENT]


[B][SIZE="4"]5. The Introduction[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Get the reader's attention[/B]

The first goal in your introduction is to grab the reader's attention. Wake him or her up and generate some interest about the topic. To grab the reader's attention, you might present . . .
[INDENT][LIST][*]an interesting fact[*]a surprising piece of information[*]an exciting quotation[*]an intriguing paradox[*]an explanation of an odd term[*]a short narrative/anecdote (not fiction)[*]a provocative question[/LIST][/INDENT]
[B]Jump right into the Issue [/B]



[B][SIZE="4"]6. Paragraphs[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Choose a singular focus
Begin with a topic sentence
Develop the idea[/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*]illustrate your idea with examples[*]give an authoritative quotation[*]anticipate and respond to counterarguments[*]back your ideas with more evidence[*]offer another perspective to the idea[*]brainstorm more insights about the idea[*]elaborate on causes/effects, definitions, comparison/contrasts[/LIST][/INDENT]


[B][SIZE="4"]7. The Conclusion[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Recap your main idea[/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*]giving a thought-provoking quotation[*]describing a powerful image[*]talking about consequences or implications[*]stating what action needs to be done[*]ending on an interesting twist of thought[*]explaining why the topic is important[/LIST][/INDENT]
[B]Keep it short[/B]
[INDENT]1. Ending on an image
2. Restating the thesis in a fresh way
3. Ending on an image
4. Ending on a quotation
5. Moving towards the general
6. Talking about implications or consequences[/INDENT]

[B][I][CENTER][SIZE="5"][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Current Affairs[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER][/I][/B]
[B][I][SIZE="5"][CENTER][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]
List of Important Topics[/COLOR][/CENTER][/SIZE][/I][/B]

[B][SIZE="4"]Core Issues[/SIZE][/B]

[INDENT][LIST][*] Kashmir Dispute[*] Israel Conflict[*] Water Disputes[*] Baluchistan Issue[*] Geo-Strategic position of Pakistan[*] Economic Potential of Central Asia and Western Interest[*] Kalabagh Dam[*] Gwadar Port and its strategic significance[/LIST][/INDENT]

[B][SIZE="4"]National issues[/SIZE][/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*] Suggestions to manage political instability in Pakistan[*] How Pakistan can reduce foreign debt[*] Drone Attack and Its Implications[*] Terrorism/Extremism and Militancy in Tribal Areas[*] Corruption and Accountability in Pak[*] Pak Iran Gas Pipe Line Project[*] NFC Award and Provincial Autonomy[*] Demand for New Provinces[*] 18th, 19th and 20th Amendments[*] Democracy in Pakistan[*] Energy Crisis[*] Sovereignty of Pakistan[*] Territorial Violation[*] Poverty[*] Illiteracy[*] Judicial Activism[/LIST][/INDENT]

[B][SIZE="4"]International Issues[/SIZE][/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*]Oil Politics[*] World Economic Crisis[*] Global Warming[*] Syrian crisis[*] Iran nuclear technology[*] Water Crisis[*] AFPAK policy[*] Indian seat in Permanent Security Council and its implications on Pakistan[/LIST][/INDENT]

[B][SIZE="4"]International Relation[/SIZE][/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*] PAK-USA,[*] PAK-China[*] US-China[*] Russia-USA)[*] Pak-India[/LIST][/INDENT]
([B]Various Dimensions to cover Pak India Relations:-[/B] Kashmir issue, Junagarh Dispute, Sir Creek Dispute, Rann of Kutch, wars of 1965 and 1971, Siachin Conflict, Kargil issue, 26/11, Water dispute and Indus Basin Treaty, insurgency at borders)


[B][SIZE="4"]International Organizations[/SIZE][/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*] UNO[*] OIC[*] SCO[*] EU[*] SAARC v/s ASEAN[/LIST][/INDENT]


[B][SIZE="4"]And Events that Changed World Politics.[/SIZE][/B]
[INDENT][LIST][*] World wars[*] Cold war[*] USSR invasion of Afghanistan[*] Afghan War[*] Great Game[*] 9/11 incident and its impacts
[*]Russian Revolution[*]French Revolution[*]Iranian Revolution[*]Arab Revolt/Spring[/LIST][/INDENT]

[B]Important Quotes for Current Affairs:-[/B]

[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/current-affairs/88761-important-quotes-current-affairs.html[/url]

[B][I][CENTER][SIZE="5"][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Pakistan Affairs[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER][/I][/B]



[B][SIZE="4"]Books[/SIZE][/B]

[B]Recommended Books[/B]
Pakistan Affairs for O/A Levels by Rabbani Pak affairs
Struggle for Pakistan by I H Qereshi
Pakistan Studies by Gul Shehzad Sarwar
Towards Pakistan by K.K Aziz

[B]Other Important Books[/B]
The Military & Politics in Pakistan by Hasan Askari Rizvi
The Idea of Pakistan by Stephen Philip Cohen
Pakistan: The formative Phase by KB Saeed

[B]Pak Geography and Economy[/B]
Human and Economic Geogrpahy of Pakistan by Farooque Bajwa
Geogrpahy of Pakistan for 0/A Levels by Huma Naz Sethi

[B]Other Material[/B]
Pakistan Affairs Notes by NOA Isb
Notes by Virtual university
Virtual University Video Lectures for Pak Affairs by Dr: Hassan Askari



[B][I][CENTER][SIZE="5"][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Tips to Boost scores in Pak Affairs[/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER][/I][/B]
[INDENT][LIST=1][*]Make short notes in bullets form so that you can revise them on the day before exams.
[*] Try and attempt questions which are rather general and creative in nature[*] avoid stereotyped questions as they won't fetch you good marks
[*] Try to start and end you answer with a quote. (you will find ample of Quotes in IH Qureshi's Books)
[*] Try to attempt at least a question in which a map can be drawn i.e. Kashmir issue, Physical features of Pakistan, water disputes, Importance of Gawadar port and etc.
[*] Go through various books for better understanding of the subject.[*] Divide Pak Affairs in various parts but focus on the period from 1857 and onward.
[*] Try and Solve past papers for atleatr 10 years so that you should have an idea k kis tarah k saal, atai hian or kis prespectives se atai hian.
[*] Divide body of your answer in various headings approx 5-7.
[*] Give Critical Analysis where required
[*] Always end your answer with a powerful conclusion but dont introduce any new point in it.
[*]Data and Statistics from latest Economic Survey of Pakistan and HDI Index should be on your finger tips.[/LIST][/INDENT]


[B]Important Topics[/B]
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/pakistan-affairs/87336-important-topics-pak-affairs-css-2014-a.html[/url]


[B]All Problems of Pakistan[/B]
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/pakistan-affairs/88920-list-all-problems-pakistan.html[/url]


[B]Important Quotes[/B]
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/pakistan-affairs/88764-important-quotes-pakistan-affairs.html[/url]


[B]Timeline Pak Affairs[/B]
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-compulsory-subjects/pakistan-affairs/88762-time-line-pakistan-affairs.html[/url]

Exceptional approach dear sir. Pls continue to guide regarding islamiat,english-II and EDS as well

One more area which needs your guidance is upcoming screening test for CE-2015.
Regards

[QUOTE=dicey;706232]One more area which needs your guidance is upcoming screening test for CE-2015.
Regards[/QUOTE]

Yes sir please help us in this regards....

Bravo!... to the point and right way...:)

[QUOTE=dicey;706230]Exceptional approach dear sir. Pls continue to guide regarding islamiat,english-II and EDS as well[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your appreciation and Inshallah i will post guideline for remaing subjects as well.

[QUOTE=dicey;706232]One more area which needs your guidance is upcoming screening test for CE-2015.
Regards[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=RHSherazi;706257]Yes sir please help us in this regards....[/QUOTE]

I will rather try to start a new thread for Screening Test if possible.

[QUOTE=flyer;706409]Bravo!... to the point and right way...:)[/QUOTE]

Thank you

Brother Naveed please do chalk out a strategy for everyday science and a tip to boost up the score in it as well...

That's so much conducive. Bundle of thanks. Looking forward to remaining subjects.