GMAT Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Argument Topics: 6th Edition

by Vibrant Publishers

Overview

Are you able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of an argument?



Can you determine what additional information might make an argument easier to evaluate?



Can you create alternative, plausible explanations for the clams in an argument?



Because these skills are important for a successful career in management, the GMAT requires each test taker to complete the Analytical Writing Assessment, a timed task that reveals the writers analytical abilities and his or her facility in crafting a coherent evaluation of an argument.



The essays and prewriting activities in this book are intended to serve as models for the test taker to use when responding to practice arguments. Use them as is or to inspire yourself to create your own process. Either way, practicing for the AWA will ensure the best score possible on the test.



This book contains fifty sample Analyze an Argument essays along with the rubrics, prompts and tips to use when writing your own essays. The prewriting activities demonstrate how the writer selected a point of view and created evidence to use in developing the responses.



From the Front Cover:



a) 50 solved Argument topics with strategies to be used as a benchmark



b) Expert Strategies and simplified methods to produce focused responses



c) Scoring Guides for Argument tasks as per the GMAT Guidelines

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781636511283
Publisher:	Vibrant Publishers
Publication date:	11/11/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	198
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Vibrant Publishers is focused on presenting the best texts for learning about technology and business as well as books for test preparation. Categories include programming, operating systems and other texts focused on IT. In addition, a series of books helps professionals in their own disciplines learn the business skills needed in their professional growth.Vibrant Publishers has a standardized test preparation series covering the GMAT, GRE and SAT, providing ample study and practice material in a simple and well organized format, helping students get closer to their dream universities.

Table of Contents

1.  Analytical Writing Assessment

Strategies

Scoring Guide

Conclusion

2. Solved Argument Tasks with Strategies

Argument Task 1 - The Mercury

Argument Task 2 - Apogee company

Argument Task 3 - Financial magazine

Argument Task 4 - Health club managers

Argument Task 5 - Cerberus dog food

Argument Task 6 - Environmental protection

Argument Task 7 - Big Boards Inc.

Argument Task 8 - Speedee Airlines

Argument Task 9 - Corporate newsletter

Argument Task 10 - Company that makes shampoo

Argument Task 11 - Olympic Foods

Argument Task 12 - Large city's council on the arts

Argument Task 13 - Company manufacturing parts for heavy machinery

Argument Task 14 - Magazine on trends and lifestyles

Argument Task 15 - Waymarsh students

Argument Task 16 - Daily Gazette

Argument Task 17 - Advertisement for Adams

Argument Task 18 - Acid-Ease and Pepticaid

Argument Task 19 - Restaurant industry in Spiessa

Argument Task 20 - Automobile manufacturing company

Argument Task 21 - Drug absue

Argument Task 22 - City L

Argument Task 23 - Board to censor movies

Argument Task 24 - Synthetic Farm Products

Argument Task 25 - Coffee and cola

Argument Task 26 - Perks Company

Argument Task 27 - Fern Valley University

Argument Task 28 - Professor Taylor

Argument Task 29 - Avia Airlines

Argument Task 30 - University hospitals vs community hospitals

Argument Task 31 - Robin Good

Argument Task 32 - Recycling of newspaper

Argument Task 33 - Information technology department of advertising firm

Argument Task 34 - Excelsior Company

Argument Task 35 - Government funding of environmental regulatory agencies

Argument Task 36 - Safer workplace

Argument Task 37 - West Cambria

Argument Task 38 - Prime-time television programs

Argument Task 39 - How to Write a Screenplay for a Movie

Argument Task 40 - ElectroWares Company

Argument Task 41 - Tartfish industry

Editorial Reviews

GMAT Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Argument Topics is the only test prep for the GMAT essay that you will need. The arguments, strategies, assumptions, and sample essays really help the student understand how to write a persuasive essay. The book even describes the sections and time limits of the test. Excellent way to prepare!
—Carlene Morrison, Independence County Library

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