Studying the gre 4 pps

Assessing Your Writing

Compare your essay to the following rubric, adapted from the official Present Your Perspective on an Issue

rubric, to assess your writing. The rubric lists the criteria by which each official GRE reader assesses your work.

SCORE 6

An essay with a score of 6 expertly develops and supports a compelling argument on a given topic. The posi￾tion is skillfully analyzed and written.

The essay at this level includes the following attributes:

■ a perceptive position on the issue

■ compelling and persuasive examples and reasons

■ a well-developed, well-focused, and well-organized analysis and point of view

■ ideas that logically connect to each other

■ effective vocabulary, word choice, and sentence variety, communicating ideas fluently and precisely

■ adept skill at using the conventions (i.e., grammar, usage, and mechanics) of standard written English,

perhaps with minor errors

SCORE 5

An essay with a score of 5 is thoughtful and well developed. It analyzes the issue and presents a position clearly

and effectively using good examples.

The essay at this level includes the following attributes:

■ a thoughtful position on the issue

■ a well-developed position using logically sound reasons and/or compelling examples

■ generally good organization and focus

■ clearly connected and communicated ideas

■ appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety

■ skillful use of the conventions of standard written English, perhaps with minor errors

SCORE 4

An essay with a score of 4 reveals a proficient analysis of the issue. The writing sufficiently articulates meaning.

The essay at this level includes the following attributes:

■ a clear, developed position on the issue

■ relevant reasons and/or examples

■ sufficient focus and organization

■ ideas are usually presented acceptably clear

■ general control of the conventions of standard written English, with some errors

–THE GRE ANALYT ICAL WR IT ING SECT ION–

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