Presenting Tidy Answers
1. Consistent Font Style
For CSMP Diploma students who are not used to writing reports, the workbook may be a little daunting at first. Answers that are neatly presented, using uniform fonts and font sizes, paragraph spacing, subheadings, tables, bullets etc. are likely to elicit a more positive response from the assessors.
Contrast the following two examples:
EXAMPLE A
EXAMPLE B
Example B is visually more appealing. The font is uniform and there is appropriate use of italics.
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2. Paragraph Line Spacing and Use of Sub-Headings
How you present your answers can go a long way to ensuring that the assessor confirms that you have provided the information required in the answer. Furthermore, at management level good paragraph layout and neat presentation of ideas should be expected.
Contrast the following:
BAD EXAMPLE
Acid (LSD) and magic mushrooms (U13, page 43). Short term: Acid and magic mushrooms are hallucinogenic, making people see, hear and experience the world in a different, ‘trippy’ way. Colours may become intensified and sounds distorted. Users may also become panicky and suffer from paranoia. The effects of acid can last 12 hours or more which, if it’s a bad trip, can be very frightening. Long term: Some LSD users experience flashbacks (U13, page 44). "Sometimes people may experience psychosis or paranoia, believing or seeing things that aren’t really there," says Barnes.
Cannabis (marijuana, weed, dope, skunk) (U13, page 32) Short term: People smoke cannabis to relax and get high, but it can make it difficult to remember things, even if they’ve only just happened. It can cause anxiety attacks or feelings of paranoia. "If you use a lot of cannabis regularly, you’re putting yourself at risk of some temporary problems, such as confusion or delusions," says Barnes.Long term: "It’s possible that cannabis might trigger long-term mental health problems, including psychosis, schizophrenia and depression," says Barnes. "Evidence suggests that cannabis users who come from a family with a history of mental health problems may be particularly susceptible to these symptoms.” Cocaine and crack cocaine. Short term: Cocaine is a stimulant that makes you feel high, confident and full of energy (U13, page 23). But this can turn into feelings of anxiety, panic and paranoia. Users of cocaine can end up feeling tired and depressed.Long term: Giving up cocaine and crack can be mentally distressing and physically difficult for dependent users. Long-term use can worsen existing mental health problems and lead to depression, anxiety and paranoia (U13, page 25).
GOOD EXAMPLE
Acid (LSD) and Magic Mushrooms (U13, page 43)
Short term: Acid and magic mushrooms are hallucinogenic, making people see, hear and experience the world in a different, ‘trippy’ way. Colours may become intensified and sounds distorted. Users may also become panicky and suffer from paranoia. The effects of acid can last 12 hours or more which, if it’s a bad trip, can be very frightening.
Long term: Some LSD users experience flashbacks (U13, page 44). "Sometimes people may experience psychosis or paranoia, believing or seeing things that aren’t really there," says Barnes.
Cannabis (Marijuana, Weed, Dope, Skunk) (U13, page 32)
Short term: People smoke cannabis to relax and get high, but it can make it difficult to remember things, even if they’ve only just happened. It can cause anxiety attacks or feelings of paranoia. "If you use a lot of cannabis regularly, you’re putting yourself at risk of some temporary problems, such as confusion or delusions," says Barnes.
Long term: "It’s possible that cannabis might trigger long-term mental health problems, including psychosis, schizophrenia and depression," says Barnes. "Evidence suggests that cannabis users who come from a family with a history of mental health problems may be particularly susceptible to these symptoms.”
Cocaine and Crack Cocaine
Short term: Cocaine is a stimulant that makes you feel high, confident and full of energy (U13, page 23). But this can turn into feelings of anxiety, panic and paranoia. Users of cocaine can end up feeling tired and depressed.
Long term: Giving up cocaine and crack can be mentally distressing and physically difficult for dependent users. Long-term use can worsen existing mental health problems and lead to depression, anxiety and paranoia (U13, page 25).
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