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The GRE Argument Essay asks you to change perspective from the one you had for the Issue Essay<\/a>. Instead of taking a position on a controversy, you read someone else\u2019s argument and comment on the flaws and unproven assumptions in that argument. There is only one opinion you can have: the argument is flawed and the conclusion can no be accepted based on the current information and reasoning. Your essay should be 5-6 paragraphs in which you will criticize an argument, describe how it could be improved, and reiterate that is it overall weak and unconvincing. The following template is only a suggestion from our GRE study guide<\/a>, so feel free to adjust it slightly into a version that best works for you!
\nAfter presenting you with another author\u2019s argument, there are a variety of ways your task can be stated. All of these tasks ask you to analyze the argument and look for its assumptions and flaws; it\u2019s essential that your essay makes reference to the specific directions you are given and refers back to those directions. For instance, if you are asked to provide some questions that will need to be answered in order to assess the validity of the argument, state explicitly in your response that there are some questions that need to be answered–and then list some of those questions and provide some possible, theoretical answers that would either strengthen or weaken the argument.
\nRemember to practice writing at least 2-3 full essays within the time constraint before Test Day! You can also start applying this template to sample prompts<\/a>.
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Template Paragraph 1: \u2013 Introduction (3-4 sentences)<\/h4>
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\nStart by showing the reader that you understand the parts of the argument.. Make sure you have identified the Conclusion, Evidence, and underlying Assumptions of the argument in your pre-writing phase. Do not use self-reference, or the words \u201cI agree\u201d or \u201cI disagree\u201d anywhere in your essay. You will absolutely use phrases like \u201cthe argument\u201d and \u201cthe author.\u201d.  Here are the main points to hit:<\/p>\n