Plantilla para la sección AWA del GMAT
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El siguiente modelo o plantilla de la sección AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) del GMAT, está basado en el que hizo el usuario Chineseburned en GMAT Club («How to get 6.0 AWA….my guide»), el cual suele asegurar una puntuación de entre 4.5 y 6.0 en esta sección.
Analysis of Argument
Introducción
The argument claims that ….(restate)
Stated in this way the argument:
a) manipulates facts and conveys a distorted view of the situation
b) reveals examples of leap of faith, poor reasoning and ill-defined terminology
c) fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could be evaluated
The conclusion of the argument relies on assumptions for which there is no clear evidence. Hence, the argument is weak/unconvincing and has several flaws.
Párrafo 1
First, the argument readily assumes that……
This statement is a stretch….
For example,…
Clearly,…
The argument could have been much clearer if it explicitly stated that…
Párrafo 2
Second, the argument claims that….
This is again a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonstrate any correlation between….and…
To illustrate,…
While,…
However,….indeed….
In fact, it is not at all clear…rather….
If the argument had provided evidence that…..then the argument would have been a lot more convincing.
Párrafo 3
Finally,…
(pose some questions for the argument)…..Without convincing answers to these questions, one is left with the impression that the claim is more of a wishful thinking rather than substantive evidence.
Conclusión
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above-mentioned reasons and is therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts….
In order to assess the merits of a certain situation/decision, it is essential to have full knowledge of all contributing factors. In this particular case….
Without this information, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open to debate.
Analysis of Issue
Introducción
Many/some people think that….Others…..(restate)
The issue is a controversial one but a closer examination reveals that….(take a position)…for several reasons.
Párrafo 1
One reason is that/for…
For example,…
Furthermore,…
Clearly,…
Párrafo 2
Another reason is that/for…
To illustrate,…
As a result,…
Párrafo 3
Perhaps the best reason is (that)….
Specifically,…
Moreover/In addition….
In fact,….
Therefore,….
Conclusión
In summary, while there are arguments to be made for both sides, it is clear that there are greater advantages to….(repeat the reasons).
Certainly,…..outweigh…….
Hence,….(re-affirm your position)
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