The analytical writing section consists of Issue and Argument. The writing section is graded on a scale of 0-6, with half-point increments. The essays are typed in the computer using a word designed by ETS. On a whole, a test taker is given 75 minutes for this section. The split is 45 minute for Issue and 30 minute for Argument. The program do not contain any spell checker or any error correcting features. It is necessary for a test taker to take care of the mistakes which they might commit, say spelling and grammatical slips. Each essay irrespective of the Issue or Argument is evaluated by atleast two readers in a holistic manner for a Six-Point scale.If the two scores are within one point, the average of them is taken. If the two scores differ by more than a point, a third reader examines the written essays.
Issue task
The test taker will be able to choose between two topics upon which to write an essay. The time allowed for this essay is 45 minutes. It is recommended to take the topic which makes more comfortable, in your thought process to earn quality points respective of your stand, either for or against or even a neutral stand at times, depending on the format used. The Issue can be written in two formats: Website and Princeton. It is a Thumb rule that a Website format is better in relative terms of earning quality points rather than in Princeton.
Argument task
The test taker will be given an argument and will be asked to write an essay that explains why one side of the argument is superior. Typically, the task requires the test taker to identify and critique through logical fallacies of the argument. The time allotted for this essay is 30 minutes. Unlike Issue, Argument cannot have a neutral stand either support or oppose. This same fact boils down to take up Princeton rather than Website format.
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