Cambridge International as and a level Economics Ebook

Figure 5 
Forecasts of GDP in 2026
Source:
Economist Intelligence Unit, 2005
9
Introduction 

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improve your writing skills. You can enhance these skills 
by reading good newspapers, particularly if you read 
material that supports your AS/A Level studies.
For the time being, you might like to think about the 
following ten tips for budding writers:
 1 
Be clear and precise in your writing.
Use words you 
understand and when using technical terms, be specific. 
This is important because Economics has many terms that 
are very similar.
 2 
Remember to match your writing to your audience.
In 
most cases this will be your teacher. They will be looking 
to read material that is written in a relevant way and uses 
appropriate economic terms and concepts.
 3 
Write impersonally.
In other words, do not use ‘I’ or ‘we’ 
in your written essays. This applies particularly when you 
are asked to make an evaluation of an economic issue or 
argument.
 4 
Think carefully about what tense you are writing in.
Try 
to be consistent.
 5 
Take care with sentences and punctuation.
In general, 
try to write short sentences, to the point and containing 
words you understand and know how to use.
 6 
Use one idea per paragraph and develop your ideas.
This 
makes it easier for someone reading your work to know 
what your answer is about and to see how your idea has 
been developed.
 7 
Support your arguments.
In other words, never make 
statements you cannot back up. Always try to elaborate or 
develop your statements and arguments.