Analysis of an argument for GMAT

Before starting to write, at the analysis of an argument essay for GMAT, you must read the text carefully and identify the assumptions.

Paragraphs (as in the post about analysis of an issue):

1. Write the argument (copy/paste) and point the three weak points you identified.
2. Write the first weak point and write one reason ore more reasons why it is not true.
3. Write the second weak point and write one reason ore more reasons why it is not true.
4. Write the third weak point and write one reason ore more reasons why it is not true.
5. Write again the three weak points and say that because of those the argument is not “entirely logically persuasive”.

As an example:

1. The argument that … is based on … but omits certain important concerns that must be addressed to make this argument logically persuasive. The declaration that follows the explanation of what … simply explain …. This alone does not support the main argument.
2. First the argument assumes that … But …
3. Second the argument never concentrates on … Although …
4. Finally, the argument also does not deal with … However …
5. Thus the argument is not completely persuasive. The argument would have been more comprehensive and compelling if …

Analysis of an issue for GMAT

You will find online a lot of explanations about what is expected from you to do in this part of the GMAT test.

In my opinion you only need to have in mind a structure organized in paragraphs:

1. State the both sides of the argument (you can use copy/paste from the text) and say which side you take.
2. Write the first reason to support you argument.
3. Write the second reason to support you argument.
4. Write the third reason to support you argument.
5. Write your conclusion which is also a reiteration of the last part from the first paragraph.

As an example:

1. Admittedly …   nevertheless …
2. The main reason for my view …
3. Another reason …
4. Moreover …
5. Therefore, I acknowledge that … nonetheless …

Writing Assessment for GMAT

The essays for GMAT are 30 minutes each.

What you need to remember is:

• Nobody cares what your opinion really is
• Be superficial

Tips & tricks:

• When an entire paragraph contradicts with another use expressions like: on the one hand/on the other hand, the traditional view/the new view.
• When you support the main idea use: for example, to illustrate, for instance, because.
• When you use a second argument to support the main idea: furthermore, in addition, similarly, just as, also, moreover.
• The most important idea that you write must be introduced by one of the following words: surely, truly, undoubtedly, clearly, certainly, indeed, as a matter of fact, in fact, most important.
• The conclusion starts with: therefore, in summary, consequently, hence, in conclusion, in short.
• When you talk about the opinion that you argue against, start with: admittedly, certainly, obviously, undoubtedly, one cannot deny that, true, granted, of course, to be sure, it could be argued that.