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Introduction to GRE Analytical Writing testing your critical thinking and analytical writing skills A Discussion “In our time, specialists of all kinds are highly overrated. We need more generalists—people who can provide broad perspectives.” GRE Analytical Writing A 45-minute “Present Your Perspective on an Issue” task (two options) A 30-minute “Analyze an Argument” task (no option) Present Your Perspective on an Issue Each issue states an opinion on an issue of broad interest and asks you to discuss the issue from any perspective(s) you wish, so long as you provide relevant reasons and examples to explain and support your views. Present Your Perspective on an Issue You can: Agree absolutely with the claim, disagree completely, or agree with some parts and not others; Question the assumptions; Qualify any of its terms, especially when your definition and application of the term is important to developing your perspective; Point out why the claim is valid in some situation but not in others; Evaluate points of view that contrast with your own perspective; Develop your position with reasons supported by several relevant examples or by a single extended example. Grading Criteria for Issue writing A 6 paper presents a cogent (reasonable), well-articulated (clarified/clear) analysis of the complexities (each coin has two sides) of the issue and conveys meaning skillfully. A typical paper in this category: presents an insightful position on the issue; develops the position with compelling reasons and/or persuasive examples; sustains a well-focused, well-organized analysis, connecting ideas logically; expresses ideas fluently and precisely, using effective vocabulary and sentence variety; demonstrates facility with the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage, and mechanics) of standard written English but may have minor errors. Accomplishing an Issue Task Step 1: Understanding the topic Step 2: Analyzing the issue Step 3: Organizing and supporting your ideas Step