Tidbits For Writing Gre Essays Pearson

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What is the one common factor across all successful essays?

Back 1

Length

BUT they say that its more important to add depth than breadth. Have some good examples that are thoroughly and deeply explored.

Front 2

At least how many paragraphs should you have?

Words (Issue and Argument)?

Back 2

Four

Issue: 400-750
Argument: 350-600

Front 3

What is the issue essay?

Back 3

Basically, you choose a side (pro or con) and argue for that side.

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What is the argument essay?

Back 4

GRE gives you an argument and you critique it.

Front 5

The GRE gives you two prompts. Which one should you pick?

Back 5

The one that you can write well thought out reasons and backing them up with strong, specific examples. NOT the one you feel strongest about.

Front 6

What is the first step for breaking down the issue prompt?

Back 6

Read the topic and summarize

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What is the second step for breaking down the issue prompt?

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Summarize the opposing side of the topic

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What is the third step for breaking down the issue prompt?

Back 8

Look at the evidence for the side it argues and come up with points that challenge the points.

Front 9

What is the fourth step for breaking down the issue prompt?

Back 9

Write down the opposing side and the evident you've come up with and make it match the language used in the prompt

Front 10

What is the first step for writing the Issue essay?

Back 10

Break down the prompt

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What is the second step for writing the Issue essay?

Back 11

Decide the general position you will take

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What is the third step for writing the Issue essay?

Back 12

Brainstorm for supporting ideas or examples.

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What is the fourth step for writing the Issue essay?

Back 13

Look over you supporting thesis are throw out the weakest ones. There should be 3-5 left over.

Front 14

Can you give a brief description of the sample template: P1?

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The issue of ___ is a controvesial one. On the one hand, ___. However, in the final analysis, I believe that___.

Front 15

Can you give a brief description of the sample template: P2, 3, and 4?

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2:One reason for my belief is that ___.
3: Another reason for my belief is __.
4: Perhaps the best reason for my belief is __.

Front 16

Can you give a brief description of the sample template: P5?

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For all these reasons, I believe that___.

Front 17

Regardless of what template you use, what should P1 illustrate?

How long does this have to be?

Back 17

That you understand the topic and chosen a position.

No more than 2-3 sentences (but I think it should be at least 3, grammatically speaking).

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What are the 5 P's of Variation 1?

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1) State both sides of the argumet beiefly before announcing what side you are one

2) Support your argument

3 & 4) Further support

5) Conclusion

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What are the 5 P's of Variation 2?

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1) State your position

2) Acknowledge the arguments in favour of the other side.

3) Rebut each of those arguments

4) Conclusion

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What are the 5 P's of Variation 3?

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1) State the position you will eventually contradict.

2) Contradict the first position "However, I believe that."

3) Support your position

4) Further support

5) Conclusion

Front 21

What should be included in the conclusion?

Back 21

Make in general.
Can you tie in all the examples you used?
Is there a larger point to be made?
You can begin it with 'in conclusion, to sum up, to conclude, in the final analysis", etc"

Front 22

What are the three different types of argumets and their assumptions?

Can you define each one?

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1. The sampling argument - when a conclusion generalizes from a small sample of evidence. It assumes the sample is representative, or not bias in any direction.
2. The analogy argument - Look for comparisons. They always assume that the things being compared, are in fact, similar
3. The causal argument - Look for indicator words like causes, responsible for, and due to. The always assume that if you remove the cause, you will remove the effect and there is no other cause,

Front 23

Whats the most common mistake in the argument essay?

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People state their own opinions.

Front 24

What is the first step in writing an argument essay?

Back 24

Read the topic and identify the conclusion and premise.

Front 25

What are the three different types of argumets and their assumptions?

Can you define each one?

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1. The sampling argument - when a conclusion generalizes from a small sample of evidence. It assumes the sample is representative, or not bias in any direction.
2. The analogy argument - Look for comparisons. They always assume that the things being compared, are in fact, similar
3. The causal argument - Look for indicator words like causes, responsible for, and due to. The always assume that if you remove the cause, you will remove the effect and there is no other cause,

Front 26

Whats the most common mistake in the argument essay?

Back 26

People state their own opinions.

Front 27

What is the first step in writing an argument essay?

Back 27

Read the topic and identify the conclusion and premise.

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What is the second step in writing the argument essay?

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Concentrate on identifying the argument. Look for gaps in the argument, weaknesses in the logic, and new information that in the conclusion that was not presented in the premises. Brainstorm as many assumptions as you can.

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What is the third step in writing the argument essay?

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Select 3 or 4 of the stongest assumptions around which to build your essay.

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What is the fourth step in writing the argument essay?

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Choose a template that allows you to attack the assumptions in an organized way.

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What is the fifth and sixth steps in writing the argument essay?

Back 31

Write it and edit it.

Front 32

In general, what does the argument essay template look like?

Back 32

Reiterate the argument, attack the argument in three different ways (in 3 separate paragraphs), and then summarize what you've said.

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Can you remember the sample template they gice for the argumet essay?

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The argument that (reinstatement of the conclusion) is not entirely logically convincing, since it ignorecertain crucial assumptions. First, the argument assumes that ___.

p2 Second, the argument never addresses ___.

p3 Finally, the argument omits __.

p4 Thus, the argument is not completely sound. The evidence in support of the conclusion ___. Ultimately, the argument might have been strengthened by ___.


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