GRE Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Essay Topics - Book 1

1. Overview of the GRE General Test

Format of the GRE General Test

Outline of the GRE General Test

Registering for the GRE

How the GRE General Test is Scored

General Strategies for Taking the GRE

Preparing for Test Day and Taking the GRE

Frequently Asked Questions

2. Analyze an Issue Task

Scoring Guide

General Strategies

3. Arts

Issue Task 1 – Contemporary culture

Issue Task 2 – Funding of arts

4. Education

Issue Task 3 – Free university education

Issue Task 4 – Formal education

Issue Task 5 – Best way to teach

Issue Task 6 – Teachers’ salaries

Issue Task 7 – Choice of field of study

Issue Task 8 – Take variety of courses

Issue Task 9 – To become well – rounded individuals

5. Government and Politics

Issue Task 10 – Scandals are useful

Issue Task 11 – Indicator of a great nation - general
welfare

Issue Task 12 – Financial support for major cities

Issue Task 13 – Effective political leaders

Issue Task 14 – Politicians should pursue

Issue Task 15 – Undertake risky action

Issue Task 16 – Leaders created by demands

Issue Task 17 – Ethical and moral standards

6. Philosophy

Issue Task 18 – Influenced by past achievements

Issue Task 19 – Important contributions

Issue Task 20 – More knowledge

Issue Task 21 – Rapid pace of life

Issue Task 22 – Means taken to attain a goal

Issue Task 23 – Undertake risky action

Issue Task 24 – People’s behavior

Issue Task 25 – Passionate interest

Issue Task 26 – Critical judgment of work

Issue Task 27 – Those in power to step down after 5 years

7. Science and Technology

Issue Task 28 – Reliance on technology

Issue Task 29 – Innovations distract from learning

Issue Task 30 – Researchers to not limit investigations

8. Society

Issue Task 31 – Responsibility of corporations

Issue Task 32 – Problems caused by waste

Issue Task 33 – Characteristics of a society

Issue Task 34 – Parents should volunteer time

Issue Task 35 – Character of a society

Issue Task 36 – Well-being of society

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There was a lot I liked about GRE Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Essay Topics by Vibrant Publishers. I liked how there were specific examples of situations in literature and in life that could help a person understand an argument. Giving real life examples of how to understand the questions made the questions seem less imposing. I liked how there were writing prompts to give me an idea of some of the questions and answers I could work on writing. I also liked that the book explained how the essays are scored. This breakdown made it very easy for me to understand what areas I need to concentrate on in order to achieve the score that I want within this test. Finally, I liked that there were sample essays. This gave me a really great sense of what to expect. Now I know what a good essay looks like and have something to emulate. Excellent job!
-- Janelle Fila for Readers’ Favorite

We have been using the Analytical Writing books for our students for the last 3 years. I would highly recommend using these guides for all GRE aspirants. Example essays in the books give you a great understanding of the pattern, writing styles, and keywords which are essential to score well on the essay section. The author has done full justice by explaining each topic with pointers, strategies, and a sample essay. Students can go through essays, compile all points, create their own templates, and put them into the right frame to create fantastic essays
-- Chinu Vasudeva, Founder  Doyen-Ed

This book is a boon for GRE examinees. The new edition caters to everything that one needs to get great scores in GRE analytical writing. This comprehensive book provides detailed and accurate information regarding the GRE and methods to score well in the analytical writing part. The book provides an overview of the GRE General Test examination pattern. I found all the information that I would require to take the exam, in a very structured and easy-to-understand manner. The best thing about this book is the simplified step-by-step manner in which the nuances of essay writing are taught. Students would be able to master focused responses, incorporating the expected essentials in their essays and helping them to get good scores. The edition includes 73 solved issue and argument topics, strategies for understanding the topic and taking a position, followed by methods to support the position. The sample essays provide a benchmark for framing essays that would fetch good scores. Most of the possible topics are covered making it extremely helpful for GRE preparation. This is an essential buy for all students wanting to score well in the GRE. I would give five-star ratings for this book.
-- Sumita Tah
Freelance writer, blogger, IELTS teacher, online tutor of English, content writer.

This book is an amazing resource on how to tackle the analytical writing process for the GRE test. It provides multiple examples of writing prompts and how to set up yourself for successful completion of the writing in 30 minutes or less. The breakdown of the prompts guides you through understandable, specific, and clear thought patterns and how to successfully respond to the questions with the help of multiple examples that are thoroughly discussed.
-- Roberta
Librartthing User

This is a very useful prep guide for the GRE. This book gives questions and the ways to analyze those questions before writing the essays. This is helpful for the student to understand what is required of them in writing a good essay. These essays help the student realize that they are often evaluating the quality of the information provided and not offering a personal opinion. This should be very helpful for preparing to take the GRE.
-- Kathy Stone
Libraything User

This book is an excellent resource to help prepare for the GRE. The samples are well-written and relatable. I can envision high school and college students using this book as a study guide to sharpen his or her writing skills and vocabulary knowledge.
-- Bettina_McNeil
Libraything User

GRE Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Essay Topics - Book 1 is a very thorough book. It will teach you everything you need to know to take and pass the GRE Essay writing test. I appreciate the way the book was outlined and the way it was presented. If you follow the directions and lessons in this book, you should do well on the GRE essay test.
-- ritad2
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-- Erin Kathleen Ratliff
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