- Follow a model of analysing the topic from the obvious point of view. Then move to various other points of view (e.g. if you were writing about the colour black, you can start by stating that it is not a colour at all but a state of a body absorbing all radiation, and then move on to the connotative and denotative meaning of the colour).
- Make sure to have an appealing introduction and conclusion.
For Argumentative Topics
- It is imperative that you provide points both for and against the motion of the topic.
- The overall view that you have of the topic is the focal point of your analysis.
- Provided you can provide some very insightful reason so as to stick with one side of the argument, you may state your side and justify your arguments in detail.
For All Topics
- Please do not sermonize, or give normative, philosophical commentaries. The expectation from the article is an objective analysis of the facts.
- You may generate ideas using the PESTEL model, i.e. look at the Political, Economic, Scientific, Technological, Environmental and Legal implications of the issue at hand. Please note not all topics will have all the implications, but try observing from all points of view.
- Please try and make your handwriting as legible as possible.
- Practice some topics across the broad array of genres, the more you practice the better you get at articulating your points.
- Your time is limited for the WAT, so please make your write-up as brief and content laden as possible without having to leave the content looking unfinished. Time management is crucial. You may have to omit some points of discussion, so please make sure you state the most forceful points/analyses.
The above is only indicative and it is not an exhaustive preparation manual. For tips on hacking the Personal Interview round, please click on the link below and read more. http://insideiim.com/iim-rohtak-watpi-preparation-series-a-guide-to-ace-the-interviews/
Written By: Subhro Ghosh, First Year Student at IIM Rohtak
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