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20 Oct 2011, 11:55
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I am wondering if people use the Manhattan guide to doing CR problems. They suggest a diagramming approach with 2 columns- +ve Premises on 1 side and -ve on the other, with Assumptions in brackets at the bottom and finally the conclusion on top (of course all this highly abbreviated).
They recommend doing this as it helps with better absorption of the statements and also makes sure you don't miss key words.
While this does work for me most times, I find myself struggling to complete any question under 2:00 minutes with this method. Especially when the passage is slightly more verbose.
Does anyone who is following the Manhattan guides to study have any suggestions or tips on what I can do. I do get a lot of OG questions correct using their approach but find myself averaging around 2:15-2:45, which is not good!
I would like to take it below 2:15, ideally average around 2:00. My test is scheduled in 1 month. Any help?
Thanks.
They recommend doing this as it helps with better absorption of the statements and also makes sure you don't miss key words.
While this does work for me most times, I find myself struggling to complete any question under 2:00 minutes with this method. Especially when the passage is slightly more verbose.
Does anyone who is following the Manhattan guides to study have any suggestions or tips on what I can do. I do get a lot of OG questions correct using their approach but find myself averaging around 2:15-2:45, which is not good!
I would like to take it below 2:15, ideally average around 2:00. My test is scheduled in 1 month. Any help?
Thanks.
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20 Oct 2011, 12:16
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The CR prompts are far too short to require a diagram. I personally think it's all a waste of time. The only one that MIGHT require a diagram is the rare "Parallel reasoning" question. There's a simple strategy that works for all other CR questions. First, IDENTIFY THE CONCLUSION. Once you've done that, find the premises. If done correctly you should be able to answer every question in a short amount of time. No need to write anything down. Also, Powerscore CR Bible is much better than Manhattan CR IMO (own both).
20 Oct 2011, 12:21
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Thanks for your suggestion. Yes, I will now try to tackle the questions without diagramming as such (but of course, still going through the steps of understanding the conclusion and the premise).
I have been reading good things about the Powerscore CR bible. I suppose I will break down and get it. My main issue at this time is trying to fit my answers within 2 minutes. Of course, I am looking to do this even with the very high # problems in the OG - my average for #118-124 was around 2:15 (got all correct though).
Thanks.
