– THE GRE ANALYTICAL WRITING SECTION – Leave about one-quarter of the time allotted to go over your writing, briefly revising and editing your work. Even though you do not have a lot of time, use the following checklist to strengthen your writing, verify that your ideas are clear to your readers, and ensure that you have done your best work. C HECKLIST FOR I SSUE E SSAY Remember that while you should look for obvious spelling, grammar, or mechanical mistakes, it is essential that you present the big picture clearly. Check all of the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The introduction holds the. | ----------------------- THE GRE ANALYTICAL WRITING SECTION ------------------------------------ Leave about one-quarter of the time allotted to go over your writing briefly revising and editing your work. Even though you do not have a lot of time use the following checklist to strengthen your writing verify that your ideas are clear to your readers and ensure that you have done your best work. Checklist for Issue Essay Remember that while you should look for obvious spelling grammar or mechanical mistakes it is essential that you present the big picture clearly. Check all of the following The introduction holds the reader s attention. The position is expressed clearly and early on in the piece. Each paragraph discusses only one main idea. Each paragraph relates to and supports the position. The piece follows a logical order. Transitions are used effectively within sentences and between paragraphs so your writing flows. The conclusion successfully brings the piece of writing to a close. Use the adapted or official rubrics to assess your writing. Enlist the help of friends family or teachers to help you assess your writing according to the same standards GRE scorers will use on the official exam. The Argument Essay On the Argument essay be sure that you are critiquing and analyzing the written argument by commenting on the logic and reasoning that went into the position. You are not being asked to reveal your own views on the argument. Read the claim carefully more than once. Start by identifying the issue or issues and the position the author takes on that issue. You will need to identify as many claims assumptions premises and conclusions as possible. Determine whether these are valid pieces of support for the author s position. Use the questions on page 59 to guide your analysis of the evidence. Identify and critique the major flaws in the argument. Don t waste valuable time on minor insignificant points. Remember you have only 30 minutes to complete this task so
