(2024 Edition) Writing the GRE Issue Essay Step by Step

The argument essay is gone (pour one out in its memory), but the issue essay remains.
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Introduction • Hook (Generalization, anecdote, interesting fact, trend, quote, etc) o Introduces the topic (nothing more): don’t write your thesis or supporting idea here! • Shift to prompt o Makes your essay more cohesive(make it flow better); an abrupt shift to your thesis is awkward • Thesis (most important part of the essay…by far) o This baby is the boss that controls everything o The thesis you choose exists on a spectrum(strongly agree, mostly agree, neutral, mostly disagree, strongly disagree) o Greg recommends “mostly agree” or “mostly disagree” • Outline (tells you reader how you’re going to structure your essay) o Don’t neglect this bad boy; academic readers like to know what’s coming(how many reasons/examples) Body Paragraph (two of them) • Topic sentence that introduces your first reason that supports your thesis o It is imperative that this introduces the overall idea of the paragraph (the “controlling” idea) and that it supports your thesis. The topic is a mini thesis • Example o You need a good example here, preferably from history, politics, economics etc o If you can’t think of one, use a good hypothetical o No one wants to hear about Uncle Bob • Example 2(Optional) o All the same rules apply o Why 2  Further develops the idea  Increases word count  Discourages “story telling” • Development/Explanation o You need to develop your idea. You need to connect the reason to the thesis. You need to explain why this matters o 2-3 sentence of development is good enough • Remember there are 2 of these! Concession Paragraph (counterpoint) • Topic sentence that introduces a counterpoint to your thesis o Remember this is why we "mostly" agreed or disagreed. It leaves room for nuance. • Example o Same rules apply • (Optional) Example 2 o Same rules apply • Development/Explanation o Same rules apply Conclusion • Doesn't actually matter much. I mean you need it. It can't not exist. But all you want to do is rephrase your thesis and your supporting ideas and wrap this baby up. Your welcome!

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Eg 2 is a counter eg.

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Keep rechecking for spellings, readability, etc after each paragraph. Don’t,eave that till end.

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Some bs for development and execution and increase word count. Generic shit.

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Use easy low hanging fruit ideas. Nothing sensational needed.

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Writing of the Essay Technological advancements have had more negative impacts on human interaction and relationships than positive ones. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain you reasoning / or the position you take. In developing and supporting you position, you should consider specific examples of how technological advancements have affected human interaction and relationships. The past 20 years has engendered more human connectivity than all previous millennia of our species' existence. With SO much change in such a short period of time, determining whether this phenomenon has been largely positive or negative is difficult, if not impossible. The prompt takes the negative stance and argues that technological advancements have resulted in more harm than good. In my opinion, I mostly disaguee with this view and believe that technological progression has improved our connectivity and relationships for the following two reasons, though I do concede that recent advancements have unfortunately decreased our need for face-to-face connection. First of all. technological advancement has resulted in more benefits for our interconnectivity because, as species, we are no longer constrained by distance. For example, a Japanese 2 exchange student studying in New York City can communicate with her mother in Tokyo easily and effectively at no charge using an application like WhatsApp or Facebook. In the past, this same student would have had no choice but to send a letter (which might arrive three weeks later) or call long distance at an exorbitant rate of dollars per minute. The Earth is massive, and even if one were traveling at the maximum speed of a commercial jetliner, it would take nearly 24 hours to travel from end of the planet to the other. However, technology, at least from a communication point of view, has created a reality in which all of Earth's & billion inhabitants are effectively right next to each other, not constrained by distance in any meaningful way. The advantages of this leap cannot be overstated, from the way we interact with our families to the way we conduct business around the globe. Second of all, the progression of our technology has allowed not just for the ability to sustain our current relationships but also the capacity to form new ones and become part of distinct communities. For example, an individual from a small town in America might be partial to the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons and be able to cultivate this hobby a by joining a local league in a larger town that he discovered on the Internet. Thirty years ago, this individual would have found it challenging to engage with this hobby and perhaps would never have pursued it given the difficulty in locating likeminded peers. Humans have an inherent need to be part of a tribe, to be part of a group that shares their interests and passions. Technology makes this possible, particularly for those individuals with niche hobbies that are not necessarily shared by those closest to them. Such freedom of expression has led to millions of people thriving in life and finding their true callings. However, I do concede that technology has led to the unfortunate consequence of people no longer feeling the need for face-to-face interaction. For example, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, millions (perhaps billions) of workers around the globe no longer deem it necessary to go to their office and meet their co-workers on a personal level. Instead, they can simply use a video conferencing app like Zoom or Google Meet. In addition, the phenomenon of "video dating" is becoming increasingly popular, where a date is conducted entirely online rather than at a coffee shop or restaurant. As referenced above, humans are extremely social animals. We have an instinctual need to be around other humans. Multiple studies have shown that if a human is deprived of contact with other members of the species, a host of physical and mental consequences result. Technology, in some ways, is undermining this evolutionary need, one that has been with us for hundreds of thousands of years. It is possible that we can adjust to the new paradigm, but it's doubtful that this adjustment can occur at the same rate of technological process. It is no surprise that we are seeing rising depression and anxiety levels around the world, even as our standards of living improve. In conclusion, while it is true that technological progress has eroded some of our connectivity, particularly our face-to-face interaction, the benefits of instant communication unrestricted by distance and forming connections with likeminded people clearly outweigh the cons.

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ChatGPT had the following suggestions: Essay Evaluation Score: 4 out of 6 Strengths: Clear Thesis and Position: The essay clearly states a position, disagreeing with the prompt and providing a nuanced perspective by acknowledging some negative impacts. Relevant Examples: The essay uses specific examples, such as communication through WhatsApp and the Dungeons and Dragons community, to support the argument. Structured Argument: The essay is well-organized with distinct paragraphs for each main point and a clear concession paragraph. Areas for Improvement: Depth of Analysis: The essay could benefit from a deeper analysis of the examples provided. Explaining how these examples specifically enhance human relationships could strengthen the argument. Addressing Counterarguments: While the essay acknowledges a counterpoint, it could further explore how these negative aspects might be mitigated or why they are less significant compared to the benefits. Variety of Examples: The essay could include a broader range of examples, such as how technology impacts professional relationships, educational interactions, or cross-cultural exchanges. Language and Style: There are a few areas where the language could be polished for greater clarity and impact. Avoiding repetition and using more varied sentence structures would improve readability. Suggestions for Improvement Expand Analysis: When discussing the benefits of technological communication (e.g., WhatsApp), elaborate on how this impacts the quality of relationships. Mention specific benefits like emotional support, maintaining long-distance relationships, or collaborative work. For the Dungeons and Dragons example, discuss how forming such communities contributes to mental well-being, a sense of belonging, and personal growth. Broaden Examples: Include examples from different areas of life. For instance, mention how technology has improved professional networking through platforms like LinkedIn or how it has facilitated cultural exchanges through social media and online forums. Discuss educational impacts, such as online learning platforms that connect students and teachers globally. Address Counterarguments More Fully: Explore the negative impacts in more depth. For example, discuss how reliance on digital communication might lead to misunderstandings or weakened social skills. Provide potential solutions or mitigating factors, such as the role of hybrid models combining virtual and face-to-face interactions or the importance of digital literacy in maintaining healthy relationships. Refine Language and Style: Ensure each paragraph transitions smoothly to the next. For instance, the transition between the advantages and disadvantages sections could be more fluid. Avoid redundancy. Phrases like "First of all" and "Second of all" can be replaced with more varied transitions. Proofread for grammatical accuracy and to ensure sentences are concise and clear. Revised Excerpt Example Original: First of all, technological advancement has resulted in more benefits for our interconnectivity because, as a species, we are no longer constrained by distance. Revised: Firstly, technological advancements have greatly enhanced our ability to connect by eliminating the barriers of distance.

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[@migmamember8742]

On page 190 of the official verbal reasoning guide, I found a score 5 response to an issue essay with only 382 words. So perhaps word count is not as important now.

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Issue Essay Step by Step has great content, but after subscribing Greg Mat+, I didn't see these courses. Can you provide them? It seems like your KZbin channel has also hidden other versions of the GRE Issue Essay Step by Step course

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uninterested and disinterested are different. former is being emotionless, latter is being neutral.

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Sir please also gift us another GRE essay explanation the one in which you need to find holes your old GOAT video which contained both essays has been removed

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I have seen vidoes and courses recommending to go full-on ride or die with at least one spectrum of the prompt - this video says not to do that - which one should i go for? @GregMat

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This tutorial is aesthetic..

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I'm thinking I need to write extremely fast and be fluent in QWERTY in order to do this essay... first time I didn't have time to finish and got bamboozled by the keyboard!

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Typing fast on a QWERTY keyboard definitely helps

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There are no argument essays anymore right? Also, you are a walking grammarly with how you changed that second body paragraph's topic sentence wording

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Can someone tell if the Long passages are entirely cut from the shorter GRE? I took some free practice tests but none of them had any long RC

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Pretty sure super long passages with 4-5 questions are gone

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# Writing of the Essay ## Topic Technological advancements have had more negative impacts on human interaction and relationships than positive ones. Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain you reasoning / or the position you take. In developing and supporting you position, you should consider specific examples of how technological advancements have affected human interaction and relationships. ## Template ### Introduction #### Hook (Generalization, anecdote, interesting fact, trend, quote, etc) ##### Introduces the topic (nothing more): don’t write your thesis or supporting idea here! The past 20 years has engendered more human connectivity than all previous millennia of our species' existence. With SO much change in such a short period of time, determining whether this phenomenon has been largely positive or negative is difficult, if not impossible. #### Shift to prompt ##### Makes your essay more cohesive(make it flow better); an abrupt shift to your thesis is awkward The prompt takes the negative stance and argues that technological advancements have resulted in more harm than good. #### Thesis (most important part of the essay…by far) ##### This baby is the boss that controls everything In my opinion, ##### The thesis you choose exists on a spectrum(strongly agree, mostly agree, neutral, mostly disagree, strongly disagree) ##### Greg recommends “mostly agree” or “mostly disagree” I mostly disaguee with this view and believe that technological progression has improved our connectivity and relationships #### Outline (tells you reader how you’re going to structure your essay) ##### Don’t neglect this bad boy; academic readers like to know what’s coming(how many reasons/examples) for the following two reasons, though I do concede that recent advancements have unfortunately decreased our need for face-to-face connection. ### Body Paragraph 1 #### Topic sentence that introduces your first reason that supports your thesis ##### It is imperative that this introduces the overall idea of the paragraph (the “controlling” idea) and that it supports your thesis. The topic is a mini thesis First of all. technological advancement has resulted in more benefits for our interconnectivity because, as species, we are no longer constrained by distance. #### Example 1 ##### You need a good example here, preferably from history, politics, economics etc ##### If you can’t think of one, use a good hypothetical ##### No one wants to hear about Uncle Bob ##### The example should be 1: epecific and 2: support your idea For example, a Japanese 2 exchange student studying in New York City can communicate with her mother in Tokyo easily and effectively at no charge using an application like WhatsApp or Facebook. #### Example 2 (Optional) ##### All the same rules apply ##### Why 2 ###### Further develops the idea ###### Increases word count ###### Discourages “story telling” ##### Can be a 'counterexample' of the example before In the past, this same student would have had no choice but to send a letter (which might arrive three weeks later) or call long distance at an exorbitant rate of dollars per minute. #### Development/Explanation ##### You need to develop your idea. You need to connect the reason to the thesis. You need to explain why this matters ##### 2-3 sentence of development is good enough The Earth is massive, and even if one were traveling at the maximum speed of a commercial jetliner, it would take nearly 24 hours to travel from end of the planet to the other. However, technology, at least from a communication point of view, has created a reality in which all of Earth's & billion inhabitants are effectively right next to each other, not constrained by distance in any meaningful way. The advantages of this leap cannot be overstated, from the way we interact with our families to the way we conduct business around the globe. #### Remember there are 2 of these! ### Body Paragraph 2 Second of all, the progression of our technology has allowed not just for the ability to sustain our current relationships but also the capacity to form new ones and become part of distinct communities. For example, an individual from a small town in America might be partial to the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons and be able to cultivate this hobby a by joining a local league in a larger town that he discovered on the Internet. Thirty years ago, this individual would have found it challenging to engage with this hobby and perhaps would never have pursued it given the difficulty in locating likeminded peers. Humans have an inherent need to be part of a tribe, to be part of a group that shares their interests and passions. Technology makes this possible, particularly for those individuals with niche hobbies that are not necessarily shared by those closest to them. Such freedom of expression has led to millions of people thriving in life and finding their true callings. ### Concession Paragraph (counterpoint) #### Topic sentence that introduces a counterpoint to your thesis ##### Remember this is why we "mostly" agreed or disagreed. It leaves room for nuance However, I do concede that technology has led to the unfortunate consequence of people no longer feeling the need for face-to-face interaction. #### Example ##### Same rules apply For example, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, millions (perhaps billions) of workers around the globe no longer deem it necessary to go to their office and meet their co-workers on a personal level. Instead, they can simply use a video conferencing app like Zoom or Google Meet. #### (Optional) Example 2 ##### Same rules apply here In addition, the phenomenon of "video dating" is becoming increasingly popular, where a date is conducted entirely online rather than at a coffee shop or restaurant. #### Development / Explanation ##### Same rules apply again As referenced above, humans are extremely social animals. We have an instinctual need to be around other humans. Multiple studies have shown that if a human is deprived of contact with other members of the species, a host of physical and mental consequences result. Technology, in some ways, is undermining this evolutionary need, one that has been with us for hundreds of thousands of years. It is possible that we can adjust to the new paradigm, but it's doubtful that this adjustment can occur at the same rate of technological process. It is no surprise that we are seeing rising depression and anxiety levels around the world, even as our standards of living improve. ### Conclusion #### Doesn't actually matter much. I mean you need it. It can't not exist. But all you want to do is rephrase your thesis and your supporting ideas and wrap this baby up. In conclusion, while it is true that technological progress has eroded some of our connectivity, particularly our face-to-face interaction, the benefits of instant communication unrestricted by distance and forming connections with likeminded people clearly outweigh the cons.

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Introduction • Hook (generalization, anecdote, interesting fact, trend, quote, etc.) o Introduces the topic (nothing more); don't write your thesis or supporting idea here! • Shift to Prompt o Makes your essay more cohesive (makes it flow better); an abrupt shift to your thesis is awkward • Thesis (most important part of the essay...by far) o This baby is the boss that controls everything o The thesis you choose exists on a spectrum o I recommend "mostly agree" or "mostly disagree" • Outline (tells your reader how you're going to structure your essay) o Don't neglect this bad boy; academic readers like to know what's coming Body Paragraph (two of them) • Topic sentence that introduces your first reason that supports your thesis • It is imperative that this introduces the overall idea of the paragraph (the "controlling” idea) and that it supports your thesis. The topic sentence is a mini thesis. • Example o You need a good example here, preferably from history, politics, economics, etc. o If you can't think of one, use a good hypothetical. o No one wants to hear about Uncle Bob • (Optional) Example 2 o All the same rules apply o Why two?  Further develops the idea  Increases word count  Discourages "storytelling" • Development/Explanation o You need to develop your ideas. You need to connect the reason to the thesis. You need to explain why this matters. o 2-3 sentences of development. • Remember there are two of these! Concession Paragraph (counterpoint) • Topic sentence that introduces a counterpoint to your thesis o Remember this is why we "mostly" agreed or disagreed. It leaves room for nuance. • Example o Same rules apply • (Optional) Example 2 o Same rules apply • Development/Explanation o Same rules apply Conclusion • Doesn't actually matter much. I mean you need it. It can't not exist. But all you want to do is rephrase your thesis and your supporting ideas and wrap this baby up.