Toefl exam Essentials

TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS
2
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lacks focus
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gives few or no details
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is disorganized and underdeveloped (e.g., only two
short paragraphs)
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makes serious and frequent grammatical errors
1
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is incoherent
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is underdeveloped (e.g., only one paragraph)
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makes serious and persistent grammatical errors
0
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is blank
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simply copies the essay topic but does not respond 
to it
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addresses another topic
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uses a language other than English
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consists only of a series of random keystrokes
KEEPING TIME ON THE ESSAY EXAM
You have just half an hour to write a top-rated essay. Should you
plunge right in or take time to plan your essay first? Even though
time is limited, your chances of doing well increase if you organize
your thoughts before you write. The writing process includes three
important steps: planning, writing, and proofreading. To make time
for each step, follow these guidelines during the writing test:
5–10 minutes
plan (choose a thesis, brainstorm, and outline
your essay)