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How to Wow the Graders
Summary
Mastering the GRE essay involves understanding what graders are looking for and tailoring your writing to meet these criteria, focusing on structure, clarity, and analysis rather than originality or creativity.
- Graders prioritize clear arguments, specific examples, and strong analysis over creativity or original thinking.
- A thesis statement should be clear and positioned at the end of the introduction for immediate impact.
- Using specific examples and detailed stories can significantly enhance the persuasiveness of your essay.
- Effective use of transitions and analyzing both sides of an argument, especially finding flaws in opposing views, are crucial for a high-scoring essay.
- Longer essays tend to score higher, provided they maintain depth of analysis and clarity.
Chapters
01:31
Crafting a Clear Argument
03:19
Using Specific Examples
06:50
The Power of Thoughtful Transitions and Strong Analysis
08:51
Finding Flaws in Opposing Arguments
11:46
The Importance of Essay Length
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