Issue写作详解（一）b

时间：2007-10-26 06:24:13

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  Your examples and knowledge can be impressive, but you shouldn't go too far. Don't try to impress the grader with your expertise1 in a narrow area. The AWA tests analytical2 writing, not specific subject knowledge.

    Where do I get essay issue ideas?

    These questions generally favor students who have taken government policy analysis courses. This section favors the student who flips3 to the editorial page of the Wall St. Journal before the Marketplace section.

    To get an idea about public policy issues, try Policy Review, the Wall Street Journal editorial page or the Economist4.

    International Students: Read these American magazines as much as possible to see how Americans structure their writing and to stay updated on issues.

    Write with your grader in mind

    When you write your Issue essay, remember that you are fundamentally writing your essay to please your grader.

    Keep it concise5

    Put yourself in the position of a grader. They grade essays all day. Wouldn't you favor a concise and effective essay with 5 paragraphs of 4 sentences each more than a 4 paragraph rambling6 essay with 10 sentences in each paragraph? The bottom line: keep the essays crisp, concise, and written in a manner appealing to the grader. This is particularly important on the Analysis of Issue question, where you essay expresses personal opinions.

    b. Analysis of Issue: Structure

    Structure is the most important part of your essay. Your essay must be written in a standard format7 with the standard logical transitions. The E-rater will scan your essay to identify if it has a standard structure.

    Introduction/Conclusion- These elements will provide the structure for your essay and keep you on track.

    Number of Paragraphs. To satisfy the E-rater, your essay should be 4 to 5 paragraphs: an introduction, a conclusion, and three "body" paragraphs. Each paragraph should have 2 to 5 sentences (total essay about 300-400 words).

    Note: You should skip a line between paragraphs since the TAB key does not function in the essay section.

 


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1 expertise fmTx0     
n.专门知识(或技能等)，专长
参考例句：
  • We were amazed at his expertise on the ski slopes.他斜坡滑雪的技能使我们赞叹不已。
  • You really have the technical expertise in a new breakthrough.让你真正在专业技术上有一个全新的突破。
2 analytical lLMyS     
adj.分析的；用分析法的
参考例句：
  • I have an analytical approach to every survey.对每项调查我都采用分析方法。
  • As a result,analytical data obtained by analysts were often in disagreement.结果各个分析家所得的分析数据常常不一致。
3 flips 7337c22810735b9942f519ddc7d4e919     
轻弹( flip的第三人称单数 )； 按（开关）； 快速翻转； 急挥
参考例句：
  • Larry flips on the TV while he is on vacation in Budapest. 赖瑞在布达佩斯渡假时，打开电视收看节目。
  • He flips through a book before making a decision. 他在决定买下一本书前总要先草草翻阅一下。
4 economist AuhzVs     
n.经济学家，经济专家，节俭的人
参考例句：
  • He cast a professional economist's eyes on the problem.他以经济学行家的眼光审视这个问题。
  • He's an economist who thinks he knows all the answers.他是个经济学家，自以为什么都懂。
5 concise dY5yx     
adj.简洁的，简明的
参考例句：
  • The explanation in this dictionary is concise and to the point.这部词典里的释义简明扼要。
  • I gave a concise answer about this.我对于此事给了一个简要的答复。
6 rambling MTfxg     
adj.[建]凌乱的，杂乱的
参考例句：
  • We spent the summer rambling in Ireland. 我们花了一个夏天漫游爱尔兰。
  • It was easy to get lost in the rambling house. 在布局凌乱的大房子里容易迷路。
7 format giJxb     
n.设计，版式；[计算机]格式，DOS命令:格式化(磁盘)，用于空盘或使用过的磁盘建立新空盘来存储数据；v.使格式化，设计，安排
参考例句：
  • Please format this floppy disc.请将这张软盘格式化。
  • The format of the figure is very tasteful.该图表的格式很雅致。

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