Each “Analyze a quarrel” essay may be scored on a 6-point holistic scale according to your criteria below.
A single combined score is reported because it is more reliable than either task score alone although the GRE ® Analytical Writing measure contains two discrete analytical writing tasks. The score reported will represent the common of this scores when it comes to two tasks.
Score of 6 Outstanding
A 6 paper presents a cogent, well-articulated critique associated with the argument and conveys meaning skillfully.
A paper that is typical this category:
- clearly identifies important top features of the argument and analyzes them insightfully
- develops ideas cogently, organizes them logically and connects them with clear transitions
- effectively supports the primary points for the critique
- demonstrates control of language, including word that is appropriate and sentence variety
- demonstrates facility aided by the conventions (for example., grammar, usage and mechanics) of standard written English but may have errors that are minor