Answers and Explanations
Section 1. Analytical Writing: Analyze an Issue
Use the following scoring rubric to grade your essay. Grade yourself as honestly
as possible regarding the organization, structure, fluency, and accuracy of your
writing. Then compare your essay to the sample high-scoring response that follows.Analyze an Issue: Scoring
SCORE FOCUS ORGANIZATION CONVENTIONS
0 Does not address the
prompt. Off topic.Incomprehensible. May
merely copy the prompt
without development.Illegible. Nonverbal.
Serious errors make the
paper unreadable. May be
in a foreign language.
1 Mostly irrelevant to the
prompt.Little or no development
of ideas. No evidence of
analysis or organization.Pervasive errors in
grammar, mechanics, and
spelling.
2 Unclear connection to the
prompt.Unfocused and
disorganized.Frequent errors in
sentence structure,
mechanics, and spelling.
3 Limited connection to the
prompt.Rough organization with
weak examples or reasons.Occasional major errors
and frequent minor errors
in conventions of written
English.4 Competent connection to
the prompt.Relevant examples or
reasons develop a logical
position.Occasional minor errors
in conventions of written
English.
5 Clear, focused connection
to the prompt.Thoughtful, appropriate
examples or reasons
develop a consistent,
coherent position.
Connectors are ably used
to mark transitions.Very few errors. Sentence
structure is varied and
vocabulary is advanced.6 Insightful, clever
connection to the prompt.Compelling, convincing
examples or reasons
develop a consistent,
coherent position.
The argument flows
effortlessly and
persuasively.Very few errors. Sentence
structure is varied and
vocabulary is precise, well
chosen, and effective.50 PART 1 ■ GETTING STARTED01-GRE-Test-2018_001-106.indd 50 12/05/17 11:38 am