GRE Analytical Writing by Book 1

Author:Book 1
Language: eng
Format: azw3, mobi
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Publisher: Vibrant Publishers
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Scoring Guide

Score 6

In addressing the specific task directions, a 6 response presents a cogent, well-articulated analysis of the issue and conveys meaning skillfully.

A typical response in this category:

a) articulates a clear and insightful position on the issue in accordance with the assigned task

b) develops the position fully with compelling reasons and/or persuasive examples

c) sustains a well-focused, well-organized analysis, connecting ideas logically

d) conveys ideas fluently and precisely, using effective vocabulary and sentence variety

e) demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English (i.e., grammar, usage and mechanics), but may have minor errors

Score 5

In addressing the specific task directions, a 5 response presents a generally thoughtful, well-developed analysis of the issue and conveys meaning clearly.

A typical response in this category:

a) presents a clear and well-considered position on the issue in accordance with the assigned task

b) develops the position with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples

c) is focused and generally well organized, connecting ideas appropriately

d) conveys ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety

e) demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor errors

Score 4

In addressing the specific task directions, a 4 response presents a competent analysis of the issue and conveys meaning with acceptable clarity.

A typical response in this category:

a) presents a clear position on the issue in accordance with the assigned task

b) develops the position with relevant reasons and/or examples

c) is adequately focused and organized

d) demonstrates sufficient control of language to express ideas with reasonable clarity

e) generally demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some errors

Score 3

A three response demonstrates some competence in addressing the specific task directions, in analyzing the issue and in conveying meaning, but is obviously flawed.

A typical response in this category exhibits ONE OR MORE of the following characteristics:

a) is vague or limited in addressing the specific task directions and/or in presenting or developing a position on the issue

b) is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples or relies largely on unsupported claims

c) is poorly focused and/or poorly organized

d) has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity

e) contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage or mechanics that can interfere with meaning

Score 2

A two response largely disregards the specific task directions and/or demonstrates serious weaknesses in analytical writing.

A typical response in this category exhibits ONE OR MORE of the following characteristics:

a) is unclear or seriously limited in addressing the specific task directions and/or in presenting or developing a position on the issue

b) provides few, if any, relevant reasons or examples in support of its claims

c) is unfocused and/or disorganized

d) has serious problems in language and sentence structure that frequently interfere with meaning

e) contains serious errors in grammar, usage or mechanics that frequently obscure meaning

Score 1

A one response demonstrates fundamental deficiencies in analytical writing.

A typical response in this category exhibits ONE OR MORE of the following characteristics:

a) provides little or no evidence of understanding the issue

b) provides little evidence of the ability to develop an organized response (i.

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