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Reviewing a sample GMAT essay prompt

Reviewing a sample GMAT essay prompt

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Reviewing a sample GMAT essay prompt

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- [Instructor] Okay, let's take a look at a sample argument prompt and the standard set of directions that go along with all GMAT essay prompts. We'll pick out some things we can question about the argument for practice, too. So the first thing I want you to look at are the directions which do not change from topic to topic. Discuss how well reasoned you find the argument. Analyze the line of reasoning. Use of evidence. And think about questionable assumptions. And what alternate explanations might be going on. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or refute the argument. What changes in the argument would make it more logically sound? Okay, so these are the directions we always face. And let's look at this argument. And we're going to go sentence by sentence, kind of with the attitude of let's question everything just for practice, and see what we can find. Natureville is an ideal choice for families looking for a community to move to, because it has wonderful…

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