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Analytical Writing: Analyze an Issue

Precise language and control of conventions

Analytical Writing: Analyze an Issue · Lesson 4 of 4

Lesson 4 of 4

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Unit 1

Analytical Writing: Analyze an Issue

4 lessons · 3 h 55 min of study

Decoding Issue prompts and taking a position1 h of study
Developing reasons, examples and counterarguments1 h 15 min of study
Organising the Issue essay in 30 minutes50 min of study
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This unit is ≈11% of the GRE, across 4 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 4 of 4 · Analytical Writing: Analyze an Issue

Precise language and control of conventions

3 quick checks≈3% of the testCore: Core: tested on most papers

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By the end you’ll be able to

Express ideas fluently and precisely with vocabulary suited to academic argument, avoiding padding, clichés and misused “impressive” words
Vary sentence structure for emphasis and flow without sacrificing clarity
Control grammar, usage and mechanics without a spellchecker or grammar checker (the ETS editor offers only insert, delete, cut and paste, undo)

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Proofread quickly for errors that obscure meaning, knowing that occasional minor errors do not cost a top score

Avoid memorised templates and boilerplate: raters reward thinking that is specific to the prompt, and ETS screens for copied or shared text

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