Intro to Argument Essay
Summary
The content provides a comprehensive guide on how to approach the Argument Task of the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section of the GMAT exam, focusing on identifying and challenging logical flaws in a given argument.
- The Argument Task requires test-takers to critically analyze a paragraph for logical flaws and suggest improvements.
- It emphasizes the importance of attacking the argument, highlighting that the paragraph is intentionally flawed.
- Examples are used to illustrate common logical fallacies and how to address them in the essay.
- The structure of the essay should include an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
- Directions following the argument paragraph are crucial for guiding the essay's structure and content, as per GMAT's requirements.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding the Argument Task
00:25
Analyzing Logical Flaws
01:42
Structuring Your Essay
02:05
Following GMAT Directions
The GMAT in its current form will be offered through early 2024. Starting on November 7, 2023, a new, shorter version of the exam called the GMAT Focus will become available to take.
All the AWA Essay lessons apply to the current GMAT only. (The GMAT Focus edition does not have an essay.)
Please see the lesson "New GMAT Focus Edition Can be Taken Starting November 7, 2023" for more details about the Focus edition.