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Essay Guide
Chapter 1:
AWA Introduction
Chapter 2:
Analysis of Issue
w2a: Content
w2b: Structure
w2c. Timing
Chapter 3:
Analysis of Argument
Chapter 4:
Improving Your Writing
Chapter 5:
Real Essay Questions
Chapter 6:
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Chapter 2: Analysis of Issue

In the Analysis of Issue question you discuss your opinion toward an issue. You write a well-balanced analysis of the issue the test presents to you.

These are the most common topics:

       The most common topics relate to general business and public policy issues. Business issues generally relate to business ethics, marketing and labor. Government issues will generally relate to regulatory issues and social welfare issues.

Here is an example of an Analysis of Issue question:

Following the Colorado massacre of schoolchildren, many lawmakers have proposed that an international body regulate the internet so that sites which provide information to terrorists should be eliminated.

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the above opinion. Support your opinion with reasons and examples.

The people who grade the Analysis of Issue expect the following:

i)  A well-developed essay that is logical and coherent;

ii) An essay that demonstrates critical thinking skills;

iii) An essay which uses varied sentence structure and vocabulary;

iv) An essay that uses the language of standard written English;

v) An essay that is free of mechanical errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization; and

vi) An essay that follows the conventions of standard written English.


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