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The GRE Analytical Writing Measure (AWM) is comprised of two essays: a 45-minute “Present Your Perspective on an Issue” and a 30-minute “Analyze an Argument.” The first essay requires that the test taker construct his/her own argument by taking a position on an issue (students will be able to choose one of two issues from which to write this essay). The second essay requires the test taker to critique another person’s argument (only one argument prompt will be provided). Each essay in the AWM will be scored from 0 – 6, though students will only receive a single score for both essays; individual essay scores will not. | The GRE Analytical Writing Measure The GRE Analytical Writing Measure AWM is comprised of two essays a 45-minute Present Your Perspective on an Issue and a 30-minute Analyze an Argument. The first essay requires that the test taker construct his her own argument by taking a position on an issue students will be able to choose one of two issues from which to write this essay . The second essay requires the test taker to critique another person s argument only one argument prompt will be provided . Each essay in the AWM will be scored from 0 - 6 though students will only receive a single score for both essays individual essay scores will not be reported. Present Your Perspective on an Issue For the Perspective on an Issue Essay you will be given a choice of two prompts and asked to give your opinion in essay form on one of them. The purpose of this portion of the test is to determine how competent you are at writing clear cohesive essays as this is an essential skill for most graduate coursework. Your actual opinion on the issue and the content are not nearly as important as the organization of the essay and your writing skills. Your essay will be graded by two readers who will have no knowledge of your identity on a scale of 0-6 in half-point increments. As practice let s now write an essay using the Kaplan Five-Step Method for Analytical Writing to guide us. Here s the prompt Directions Present your perspective on the issue below using relevant reasons and or examples to support your views. Because people are naturally selfish and lazy community service should be mandated for all citizens in the United States. Step 1 - Take the issue apart The first step towards writing an effective essay is breaking the issue down to its component parts. First identify the topic of the issue. The topic is the broad subject matter. Second pinpoint the scope or what specific aspect of the topic you will be dealing with. Next identify what the conclusion or main idea of the prompt .
