Chapter 14
Writing Analytical Essays on Issues and Arguments
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding the two essay-writing tasks on the GRE
Grasping the key essay requirements
Knowing how to score well on these essays
Writing sound Issue and Argument Analyses, paragraph by paragraph
The GRE doesn’t exactly ease you into the test-taking process. It wallops you with two challenging essays: Analyze an Issue and Analyze an Argument. You’re given 30 minutes to write each essay, for a total of 60 minutes of intense writing before you encounter any of the other test questions. As you prepare for the essay-writing portion, remember the following goals:
- Complete each essay in 30 minutes or less.
- Write well-organized, insightful essays clearly stating and fully supporting your position.
- Avoid grammatical and spelling errors and typos.
- Conserve your energy for the rest of the test.
Thirty minutes for each essay should be enough time — especially if you’ve practiced. The more essay-writing practice you do, the more comfortable you become with organizing your thoughts and expressing them in words, ...
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