Answering in dot points - when is it ok?

[MJRomeo81]

I've never answered an exam question in dot points but I know a few people who do it and say it's ok to. Apparently examiners cbf'd reading long answers and they prefer dot points as long as you explain your self clearly (helps to distinguish marks).

Does anyone else do this? Is it ok or do examiners think only students who are lazy use this approach?

[ProtonStar]

Definitely don't do it in a humanities subject, especially when you're required to answer extended response type questions. I did dot points in my History practice exam (it was a standard response question) and I was marked down for it...

I know for some subjects its acceptable to do dot points without being penalised. In psychology, the extended response could have been done in dot points. Also in drama we can use dot points when answering questions.

Hoped I helped

[MJRomeo81]

Sounds fair. I think I'll just stick to my usual method of answering in sentences. It seems to work me for me anyway

[chrisjb]

Man! this is one of my pet peves for humanities subjects! It shouldn't matter that information is in dotpoint form! It makes it easier to write, more clear and, therefore, easier to mark... Everyone wins!

But don't do it... VCAA don't like it and they'll use it to differentiate students.