Hi Everyone
I have heard people saying that you need to use fancy language in the AWA section to get a 5+ score but this a myth. Dr's no such thing guys. It is an advantage that you are able to you fancy words and sophisticated language but a single mistake may be a big thumbs down. So if you are not a good writer and don't use a lots of fancy wordy than no need worry. I got something for you. Things to remember1. Structure of the argument should be clear & well organised.
2. Always focus for the biggest flaw because that's what the GMAT wants ie your reasoning ability.
3. Most important, if your are not sure of a sentence or how to put it up please don't and never use it > NO GRAMMAR MISTAKES..!! Remember it..!!
4. No parallelism errors.
5. Basic simple vocab is the best instead of writing wrong stuff. > It's not that using simple language will get you a lower score, the basic thing is clarity and not just a bunch of paragraphs with no meaning.
6. Structure you argument to 3 or max 4 paragraphs not more than that. I usually prefer 3.
7. Not more than 250 - 300 words................................................................................................................................................................................................................
So how to start..! As you read the argument presented in the exam.
1. For the first 2-5 mins think whats given and figure out the loopholes,weakness, flaws in the statement and note them just words as bullet points.PARAGRAPH NO.1 [
Introduction]
1.
Just paraphrase the argument in your own words2.
Put up your opinion on the situation, whether you agree. Also remember no strong phrases. How to introduce...?? >Initially, the argument that ________(paraphrase of the author's argument)_______ sounds convincing, but a more careful read suggests that it fails to consider some important aspects.
>In the preceding statement, the author claims that___________ (paraphrase of the author's argument)_________. Though his claim may well have merit, the author presents a poorly reasoned argument, based on several questionable premises and assumptions, and based solely on the evidence the author offers, we cannot accept his argument as valid.
PARAGRAPH NO.2 [
Body of the argument]
1.Major problems and issues to be stated here.
2.Provide some alternative corrections.
3. No bulletin your statement should be in a flow. Like you just made it up and should not look like you came prepared for it just by reading some phrases from the internet. Be natural.
4.Use connectors such as moreover, furthermore ,also, in addition to etc. instead of firstly, secondly and thirdly.
.Paragraph two always attacks the premises of the author's argument & show flaws in the author's premises by pointing out his lack of evidentiary support How to start..?? >The primary issue with the author's reasoning lies in his unsubstantiated premises. ________(structure and flaws)______________________________________________________________________ The author's premises, the basis for his argument, lack any legitimate evidentiary support and render his conclusion unacceptable. The author weakens his argument by making assumptions and failing to provide explication of the links between X and Y he assumes exists.
PARAGRAPH NO.3 [
Conclusion]
1. Normally start with the words such as
-to conclude
-to sum up
-to summarize
-The ideas listed above lead to the conclusion that, While the author does have several key issues in his argument's premises and assumptions, that is not to say that the entire argument is without base.
Then I provide some concrete ways the author could strengthen his argument. The easiest way to do this is to give examples of what kind of evidence the author could provide, and discuss how he can fill the holes in his assumptionsThen at the END-Though there are several issues with the author's reasoning at present, with research and clarification, he could improve his argument significantly
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If the author truly hopes to change his readers' minds on the issue, he would have to largely restructure his argument, fix the flaws in his logic, clearly explicate his assumptions, and provide evidentiary support. Without these things, his poorly reasoned argument will likely convince few people.
I am compiling an idiom list that'll also help. Will upload it soon