How do I write an HL paper 3?

Use the first 5 minutes wisely. You're not allowed to write anything down yet, so read through the questions.Read the questions carefully - you have five full minutes. Make sure you read them all through carefully (more than once) and decide early on which ones you want to write about.Write what you know. Do not pick a question you know nothing about - this will result in misinformation and inaccuracies, earning you very little points.However, if all fails, pick a question you know some things on - enough to get you a paragraph or two.Dates dates dates. Dates will save your life.Look at what they're asking you; is it an analyze question? Do they want you to discuss the question? Do they want you to examine the question? These terms (and others) are vital to answer the question correctly.Start planning a diagram in your head, list events and dates.Once the 5 minutes are up, start making a list for all three questions - what is your main argument? What is your evidence? Dates? Important events? Important figures?Don't waste time on introductory paragraphs - jump right in.You have 2 hours 30 minutes - that's 50 minutes for each essay. That's enough time to write two great essays and one average. (Or 3 equally great essays.)Don't panic. You know more than you think.