How do I ensure a good mark in a Philosophy Paper 1 exam?

The key to obtaining all the marks in an IB philosphy exam is to know the structure of an essay and to have a clear approach to answer all (or almost all) the topics that are covered in the IB philosphy syllabus. The structure of a philosophy essay should be similar to: -an introduction, relating the content of the question to one of the philosophical problems studied during the IB. -a first paragraf talking about one view that may solve the problem, setting the question as an example. -a second paragraf arguing for the opposite view, and using again the question as an example. -a conclusion, often offering a third alternative that mixes the two views mentioned above, or chosing one according to the strenght of the arguments given.The trick here is to have an already defined line of thought for every philosphical problem (there are 6 major problems on the IB syllabus), and modify it once the question is known. Furthermore, the more examples used to clarify the arguments, the better. It is crucial for a philosophy essay to be easy to follow to the reader. Even if the examiner doesn't agree with the arguments, if they are well presented and compared following a clear structure, they will be a success.