Sunday, October 24, 2010

How to Prepare for the GRE Issue Essay

This question essay on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) will present two topics to choose from. You have to take a position on some of these issues and defend. Follow these steps to prepare for the essay section shows the GRE test.

1. Meet GRE issue essay topics pool. This is available online at the GRE website.

2.  Use signal words as you write.Including words such as "furthermore" or "in contrast" will make the grader's job easier and reflect better on you as a writer.

3. Meet GRE issue essay topics pool. This is available online at the GRE website.

4. Take your time in selecting the topic on which to write. Make sure to pick the topic you feel strongest about and can most easily defend.

5. Write the main body of the GRE issue essay first. Save the introduction and conclusion for the last 15 or 20 minutes during revision time. This will allow you to review your main points for inclusion in the opening and closing paragraphs.

6.  Write a brief outline of your paragraph topics before writing to help keep you focused. The GRE issue essay is timed so don't spend too much time on this step.