Analytical Writing is a test that examines critical thinking and analytical writing ability. It assesses your ability to explain and defend complex ideas, construct and test arguments, and engage in a clear and understandable debate of a subject. It does not measure your knowledge on a certain topic. The purpose of Analytical Writing is to evaluate an argument or piece of evidence that requires careful consideration and analysis. For example, you may be asked to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a position paper and then write a response to it. Or, you may be given a news article and asked to discuss both its advantages and disadvantages as a means of learning more about analyzing sources of information. Analytical writing assessments usually contain questions on both analytical and syntactic accuracy. This means that even if you make some mistakes when writing, you can still do well on the assessment if you correct those errors. Also, most assessments allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the topic by answering several questions from different points of view - which helps you learn more about the subject. Analytical writing exams are used by many colleges and universities around the world to evaluate students' writing skills and knowledge of academic subjects. They are often required for admission to graduate schools in fields such as law, medicine, and business. Those who cannot pass the exam are sometimes granted exemptions through special arrangements made with the testing service.