Plan for AW in GRE 22/06/09

GRE AW Archive Index

Updated on 22/06/09

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Purpose: can write a good essay in both issue and argument without time limits
Method: practice and practice
Time period: 18/06/2009 - 30/07/2009


The time period will be cut into two different periods.

The first stage: 18/06/09 - 03/07/09

Goals:
to get to know the requirements of AW

Methods:

(Those in purple are the parts changed/improved)

1) Read and analyze sample essays (12 for issue topics; 12 for arguments)
2) Write an issue every week and review them, compare to the samples, and get comments from other people. Every issue is supposed to write 3 times in total. Practice position and reasoning for the first two times. Improve the vocabulary and sentence variety in the 3rd time.
3) Write 6 argument analysis every week, review them and find how other people are writing. Compare the differences between the analysis and discuss with other people if problems still exist. Finally generate an outline for each argument.
4) Memorize all sample responses scored 6 available.
5) Conclude all the examples, words and sentences that are useful
6) Discuss with others, read those articles and find out a way to improve composing.
7) Review every week

The second stage: 04/07/09 - 30/07/09

Goals: can write good essay without time limits
Methods: all the same except writng both issue and argument everyday

The plan is up to change during preparation