How do I prepare for an in-class ERQ, knowing the topic but not the way the question is phrased?

In order to practice writing ERQs for the exam, it is common that you will be asked to write one in class where you are given the topic beforehand, but not the command term in the question (ex. "evaluate", "discuss", or "contrast"). These command terms guide your entire response and can help you determine which studies are appropriate to include in your answer. The first step is therefore to identify what the command terms is asking of you, with the term "evaluate" referring to a response in which you argue from multiple perspectives, using studies that support and contradict the theory or research method mentioned in the question. "Contrast" on the other hand, is often used in comparing two methods or theories and you would therefore need to outline both instead of discussing a single one. To prepare for these, you should practice looking at different examples of exam questions and quickly identifying what they are asking. By doing this, you get used to the terms and the contexts they are usually used in, which will then help you quickly select appropriate studies. Being familiar with multiple studies for a single topic will allow you to explain them in a way that responds to the question, thereby demonstrating your knowledge and ability to show their relevance.