GMAT AWA Essay Template

The following AWA essay template (view as PDF or text), when accompanied by proper grammar, good diction, and solid argument analysis, has produced many 6.0 AWA scores.

• AWA Template Adobe Acrobat Format (.pdf)
  • Analysis of An Issue Template (Plain Text View)
  • Analysis of An Argument Template (Plain Text View)
• AWA Issue Analysis - Example Essay Using Template (.pdf)
• AWA Argument Analysis - Example Essay Using Template (.pdf)

Template - Analysis of an Argument

Please see the sample essay in order to better understand how to apply this template.

Paragraph 1 - Introduction

Dissection of argument (i.e., name the parts of the argument: premises, conclusions, assumptions)

Thesis statement: the argument that ... is flawed because (paragraph 2 overview) and (paragraph 3 overview)

Paragraph 2 - First Point (i.e., First Reason Argument is Flawed)

Transition Phrase: First,

Statement of Point

Example

Relate the Example

Paragraph 3 - Second Point (i.e., Second Reason Argument is Flawed)

Transition Phrase: Second,

Statement of Point

Example

Relate the Example

Paragraph 4 - How to Fix Argument

Transition Phrase: Moreover,

How to Fix Argument

Paragraph 5 - Conclusion

Transition Phrase: In conclusion,

Recap of Thesis Statement

Summary of Outline

Template - Analysis of an Issue

Please see the sample essay in order to better understand how to apply this template.

Paragraph 1 - Introduction

Acknowledge the complexity of the issue

Thesis statement: I agree/disagree with the statement that ... because (paragraph 2 overview) and (paragraph 3 overview)

Paragraph 2 - First Point

Transition Phrase: First,

Statement of Point

Example

Relate the Example

Paragraph 3 - Second Point

Transition Phrase: Second,

Statement of Point

Example

Relate the Example

Paragraph 4 - Rejection of Counter-Point

Transition Phrase/Statement of Counter Point: On the other hand, some may argue that...

Rebuttal of Counter Point

Example Supporting Rebuttal

Relate the Example

Paragraph 5 - Conclusion

Transition Phrase: In conclusion,

Recap of Thesis Statement

Summary of Outline

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