2. Analytical Writing Assessment - Argument Analysis

This section requires you to write a critique of the given argument by analyzing the reasoning presented to you in the argument. As against the first section - AWA Issue analysis, you are not supposed to present your own views on the subject. You are expected to critically analyse the presented argument and evaluate if it is a logically sound one. As part of your analysis of the argument you should present your analysis by identifying weaknesses in the present argument and provide suggestions to strengthen the argument.

How are you evaluated in the AWA - Argument Analysis section?

The Analysis of an Argument tests your ability to think and write an appropriate critique of a specific conclusion based on your line of thinking. It expects you to have basic knowledge about the way a logically sound argument is structured.

A sample question is presented below: