IIM Kashipur - WAT Kit

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WAT Kit

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What areyou beingevaluated

on?

Formatsused

Topic BasedWritingStrategy

Case BasedWritingStrategy

Sources ofInformation

WAT TopicsWhere to

contact us?

Outline


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What are you being evaluated on?According to experts, WAT evaluation is

based on the following 4 Skills:-

1. Analytical2. Decision making

3. Application4. Written Communication


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Formats usedFor WAT, the following 2 formats

are widely used:-1. Topic Based Writing

2. Case Based Analysis


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1.Topic Based WritingA topic with a word limit is to beattempted, in a given time limit.

Themes for Topic Based Writing:-1. Current Affairs/General issues

2. Abstract

Focus - Clarity of ideas in a

structured manner


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Length of Essay

15-25 Mins = 250-300 Words

25-30 Mins = 350-400 Words> 30 Mins = 500-600 Words


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Time Distribution

Distribute time in 1:2 ratio of thinking and

writing.

15 Mins = 5(Thinking) + 10 (Writing).

Structure before you write.


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Detailed Time Distribution

Jot down the points (4 minutes)

Make a logical structure using these points.

Decide which point will come first and which onelater (1 minute)

Write (8 minutes)

Check the flow of the essay. Correct grammatical& spelling mistakes, syntax errors etc. (2 minutes)

o Caution Here, dont try to modify the essay toomuch.


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Structure of Essay

1. Introduction

2. Body 3. Conclusion


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1. Introduction

If your introduction is good, 70% of your

battle is already won.

Try to use a quote, (only if it is relevant) or a

generic observation pertaining to the topic at

hand.

Length = Maximum of 50 words.


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2. Body

Body should reflect your analysis and knowledgeabout the topic.

Recognize key words from the topic.

Try to find out the root cause of the problem andpropose short term and long term solutions(depends on the topic whether it is needed ornot).

Give real life examples. Dont try to show off yourknowledge by quoting unrelated examples.

Try to give diversified opinions about the topic.

It is advisable to write in bullet points.


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3. Conclusion

Generally we make an opinion about a topic

Example: FDI in retailWe take a stand and try to

explain why its needed or why not needed. But here, it is recommended to express generic

and neutral views covering all aspects you know

about the topic instead of supporting one side,unless specifically asked in the question.


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How to enrich your knowledge

Read a variety of topics: You have to read voraciously, tobroaden your knowledge so that you can write well in this

round.Topics range-

Economics

Politics

Sociology

Psychology

Philosophy

Environmental issues etc.


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How to use reading stuff for WAT

Prep.

Take a topic fromnewspaper etc.

Write an essay onthat topic as ifyou are writingyour WAT exam.

Try to apply thetechnique (told in the

previous slides)

Read contrarianviews to whatyouve written

Take feedback

Practicedaily


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Beware!!!!

Do not Criticize political parties/ political leaders

unnecessarily.

Dont take your stand unless specifically asked.

Dont use unnecessary Jargons and too lengthy

words.

Try to be concise and simple. Essay should be coherent and logically well-

organize.


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2.Case Based AnalysisFocus - Consider the situation at handfrom several perspectives.

Recommendation - Get familiarizedwith this methodology.

It would also be a good starting pointfor candidates who get selected for

IIMs this year.


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5 step Strategy for Case Analysis:-1. Problem definition

2. Alternatives generation3. Criteria for evaluation of

alternatives

4. Evaluation of alternatives

5. Recommendation(s)

Strategy (5 Steps)


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Most critical step

Concentrate on key words in the case

Articulate problem briefly and precisely

1.Problem definition


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Generate different ways of solving

the problem Should have reasonable chance of

being adopted

2.Alternatives generation


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Jot down the criteria on which youll

evaluate which alternative is better

than others

State the assumptions clearly

3.Criteria for evaluation of alternatives


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4.Evaluation & 5.RecommendationEvaluate the alternatives (step 2) on the basis of criteria (step3)

After this, you are ready to make recommendation.

It is the option that has passed all the criteria you have

identified. If none (of the options) clears all the criteria, recommend the

option that meets most of the criteria, especially the most

important one(s).

If none (of the options) passes the criteria, you may want togo back to the analysis of the situation, generate more

options, and repeat the process.


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ECONOMICS:1. http://www.rbi.org.in/home.aspx2. http://business.in.com/

3. http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com

4. http://blogs.hbr.org/

5. www.moneycontrol.com

6. www.investopedia.com7. http://epw.in/epw/user/userindex.jsp

POLITICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS:1. http://www.wikipedia.org/

2. http://www.ibef.org/

3. http://www.economist.com/

4. http://www.khanacademy.org/Khan Academy-Related Talks and Interviews/

5. http://www.india-inc.in/index.html

6. http://epw.in/epw/user/userindex.jsp


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MAGAZINES:1. Manorama Year book (Relevant areas)

2. Hindu Tidbits

3. Regular Business Magazines

GENERAL:1. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html

2. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/nic/0050/index.html

ACADEMIC RELATED:1. http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

2. Videos by IIT Profs teaching various subjects of engineering


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Should there be Capital Punishment for Rapists?

Recession and its effects on India.

Effects of Banking Bill passed recently by the

Government of India.

Should there be uniform civil code in India?

FDI in Retail, Aviation and other sectors in India.

On Democracy's positives & negatives, how it leads

to corruption as well as freedom.

Are Educated voters to be blamed for corrupt

politicians getting into the system? Democracy comes in the way of India's economic

growth as compared to China.


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How will Foreign Universities in India improve itseducation sector?

Commercialization of education and medical: No

longer noble professions.

Is food inflation a result of mismanagement by

Government and RBI?

Current education system doesnt reward skills and

talent.

Should religion be mixed with politics?

Are Gandhian values relevant for society today? CRR - A burden on Banks in India.

One billion population a boon or a bane ?

Naxalism - Reasons, History and todays scenario.


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While you may not be questioned on all the abovementioned areas, it is always better to be prepared in

them.

We do understand that a lot of time and effort has tobe invested but the opportunity to be a part of the

IIM community is a once in a lifetime opportunity for

learning, self-discovery and growth.

All through this, we are here for any help that you

may require in your endeavours towards your quest

for a seat at one of Indias premier B-Schools.

All the best


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Feel free to reach us at:- IIM Kashipur Official FB page (if you want to know latest happenings

at IIM Kashipur)

https://www.facebook.com/IndianInstituteOfManagementKashipur

Insite IIM Kashipur FB Page (if you have any query related to

GD/PI/WAT/MBA preparation)http://www.facebook.com/IIMKashipurInsite

Insite IIM Kashipur FB Group (if you have any query related to

admission at IIM Kashipur)https://www.facebook.com/groups/149760545174016/

Blogs @ IIM Kashipur

http://iimkashipurblog.wordpress.com
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http://pagalguy.com/u/IIM_Kashipur

IIM Kashipur Official Web Page

http://www.iimkashipur.ac.in

IIM Kashipur on Twitter

https://twitter.com/IIMKpv

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DisclaimerThe material given has been prepared by students and may be different

from what you see during the Actual Process.

IIM Kashipur or any other IIM is in no way responsible if actual interview

or WAT is different from what was discussed here.

Media & Public Relations Cell, IIM Kashipur has prepared this documentbasedon prior experience and interaction with faculty members who

were part of Pl process of IIMs at some point of time.

This copy is intended for the receiver only.

Strictly for private circulation.You are free to share this copy for non-commercial use as long as you

attribute the work to the Author, i.e. Media & Public Relations Cell, IIM

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