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AWA is an essential component of GMAT.

For AWA preparation, I led hands on the following book

ARCO's GMAT CAT Answers to the Real Essay Questions

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The GMAT CAT includes two distinct 30-minute AWA sections:

* Analysis of an Issue (30 Minutes)
* Analysis of an Argument (30 Minutes)


The Analysis-of-Issue Section: This 30-minute section tests your ability to present a position on an issue effectively and persuasively. Your task is to compose an essay in which you respond to a brief (1-2 sentence) opinion about an issue. You should consider various perspectives, take a position on the issue and argue for that position. You will NOT be able to choose among questions.

The Analysis-of-Argument Section: This 30-minute section is designed to test your critical reasoning and analytical (as well as writing) skills. Your task is to compose an essay in which you critique the stated argument and indicate how it could be improved, but not to present your own views on the argument's topic. You will NOT be able to choose among questions.

In evaluating the overall quality of your writing, the readers will consider four general areas of ability:

* Content: your ability to present cogent, persuasive, and relevant ideas and arguments through sound reasoning and supporting examples
* Organization: your ability to present your ideas in an organized and cohesive fashion
* Language: your control of the English language, including diction (word choice and usage) and syntax (sentence structure)
* Grammar: your facility with the conventions (grammar and punctuation) of Standard Written English