Each Perspectives on an Issue essay will be scored on a 6-point holistic scale according to the criteria below. Although the GRE Writing Assessment contains two discrete essay-writing tasks, a single combined score is reported because it is more reliable than either task score alone. The score reported will represent the average of the scores for the two essays.

SCORE 6

A6 paper presents a cogent, well-articulated analysis of the complexities of the issue and demonstrates mastery of the elements of effective writing. A typical paper in this category

develops a position on the issue with insightful reasons and/or persuasive examples

sustains a well-focused, well-organized discussion

expresses ideas clearly and precisely

uses language fluently, with varied sentence structure and effective vocabulary

demonstrates superior facility with the conventions (grammar, usage, and mechanics) of standard written English but may have minor flaws

See an example of an issue essay that earns a score of 6.

SCORE 5

A 5 paper presents a well-developed analysis of the complexities of the issue and demonstrates a strong control of the elements of effective writing. A typical paper in this category

develops a position on the issue with well-chosen reasons and/or examples

is focused and generally well organized

expresses ideas clearly and well

uses varied sentence structure and appropriate vocabulary

demonstrates facility with the conventions of standard written English but may have minor flaws

See an example of an issue essay that earns a score of 5.

SCORE 4

A 4 paper presents a competent analysis of the issue and demonstrates adequate control of the elements of writing. A typical paper in this category

develops a position on the issue with relevant reasons and/or examples

is adequately organized

expresses ideas clearly

demonstrates adequate control of language but may lack sentence variety

demonstrates control of the conventions of standard written English but may have some flaws

See an example of an issue essay that earns a score of 4.

SCORE 3

A 3 paper demonstrates some competence in its analysis of the issue and in its control of the elements of writing but is plainly flawed. A typical paper in this category exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

is vague or limited in developing a position on the issue

is weak in the use of relevant reasons or examples

is poorly focused and/or poorly organized

has problems expressing ideas clearly

uses language imprecisely and/or lacks sentence variety

contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics

See an example of an issue essay that earns a score of 3.

SCORE 2

A 2 paper demonstrates serious weaknesses in analytical writing. A typical paper in this category exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

is unclear or seriously limited in developing a position on the issue

provides few, if any, relevant reasons or examples

is unfocused and/or disorganized

has serious and frequent problems in the use of language and sentence structure

contains numerous errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that interfere with meaning

See an example of an issue essay that earns a score of 2.

SCORE 1

A 1 paper demonstrates fundamental deficiencies in analytical writing skills. A typical paper in this category exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

provides little evidence of the ability to develop or organize a coherent response to the topic

has severe and persistent errors in language and sentence structure

contains a pervasive pattern of errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics that severely interferes with meaning

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SCORE 0

Off topic, in a foreign language, merely copies the topic, consists only of keystroke characters, or is illegible, blank, or nonverbal.

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