AWA Argument Advice

I took the test last month and scored a 5.5. I suck as a writer. Here is the template that I used to score a decent score. Remember you don't have to be creative. Feel free to modify what I used to create your own template. I hear that there are other templates you can use from Kaplan and PR.

The _____ is based on an illogical argument that proposes a connection between A and B. The argument does not provide solid evidence to support this connection. (Maybe add a third sentence here, if applicable).

Weakness 1.

Weakness 2.

The argument does not adequately build a connection between A and B. In addition, the solution to the ____ is weak and not well thought out.

Here's an example:

The following appeared as part of a campaign to sell advertising time on a local radio station to local businesses. тАЬThe Cumquat Cafe began advertising on our local radio station this year and was delighted to see its business increase by 10 percent over last yearтАЩs totals. Their success shows you how you can use radio advertising to make your business more profitable.тАЭ

The suggestion is based on an illogical argument that proposes a connection between advertising time on a local radio station and profitability. The argument does not provide solid evidence to support this connection.

Weakness 1: Assumption that there are no other variables that impacted the cafe's profitability.

Weakness 2: Assumption that the listeners of the radio station represent your business' target market.

The argument does not adequately build a connection advertising on the proposed radio station and profitability. In addition, the proposal to the advertise on the radio to promote profitability is weak and not well thought out.