Barron's How to Prepare for the Lsat,9780764174520

Barron's How to Prepare for the Lsat

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ISBN13: 9780764174520
ISBN10: 0764174525
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-08-01
Publisher(s): Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Summary

This updated edition presents six full-length model Law School Admission Tests with explanations for all questions. Analysis sheets with each test will help students examine each question in detail, aiding them in arriving at precise answers. The author guides test-takers, pointing out the best way to analyze all question types, which include reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and mastering the test's writing sample. Other helpful features include an overview of the LSAT, study tips, test-taking strategies, a five-step approach to test preparation, and a five-week study plan.

Table of Contents

Preface ix
Preparing for the LSAT: A Five-Step Approach x
Acknowledgments xiii
Part One INTRODUCTION Getting Acquainted with the Test 1(34)
Introduction to the LSAT
2(1)
Answers to Some Commonly Asked Questions
2(2)
Basic Format of the LSAT and Scoring
4(2)
A Closer Look at the Timing---What It Really Means
5(1)
Important Reminders
6(1)
Some Words to the Wise
6(1)
Ask a Few Questions
6(1)
An Effective Study Program
7(2)
A Five-Week LSAT Study Plan
7(2)
Before You Begin
9(5)
The Main Focus
9(1)
Understanding the Thinking Processes
9(1)
Some General Strategies
9(1)
The One-Check, Two-Check System
9(1)
The Elimination Strategy
10(1)
Marking in the Test Booklet
11(1)
Guessing
11(1)
The ``Multiple-Multiple-Choice'' Item (Not appeared recently)
12(1)
Pitfalls---What to Watch Out For
13(1)
The Common Mistake---The Misread
13(1)
Distracters and ``Attractive'' Distracters
13(1)
Analyzing Your LSAT Score: A Broad Range Score Approximator
14(1)
Obtaining Your Approximate Score Range
14(1)
A Diagnostic Mini-Exam
15(20)
Examination
19(12)
Answer Key
31(1)
Mini-Exam Analysis
31(1)
Explanation of Answers
32(3)
Part Two ANALYSIS Understanding the Sections and the Key Strategies 35(204)
Reading Comprehension
36(29)
Introduction to Question Type
36(3)
Active Reading
36(1)
Example---Sample Passage and Questions
37(2)
Four-Step Approach
39(9)
Step One: Skim the Questions
39(2)
Step Two (Optional): Skim the Passage
41(1)
Step Three: Read and Mark the Passage
42(3)
Step Four: Answer the Questions
45(3)
An Alternative General Approach
48(1)
Basic Training: Extra, Effective Practice
49(1)
Extra Practice: Reading Comprehension
50(15)
Answers and Explanations
59(6)
Analytical Reasoning
65(82)
Introduction to Question Type
65(4)
When You Start a Set, Focus On:
65(1)
Reading the Conditions
65(1)
Marking the Conditions
65(1)
When You Start Drawing Your Display, Focus On:
66(1)
Finding Key Items
66(1)
Drawing and Placing Information
66(1)
Reasoning from the Conditions
67(1)
When You Start Answering the Questions, Focus On:
67(1)
Reading the Questions
67(1)
Working with the Answer Choices
68(1)
The Approach
69(53)
Analyzing Types of Charts
69(1)
The Connection Chart
69(5)
The Connection Chart with Placements
74(4)
The Position Chart
78(10)
Position Chart with the Diagram Provided
88(5)
The Map
93(5)
The Numerical Display or Numerical Position Diagram
98(6)
The Information Chart
104(3)
The Elimination Grid
107(4)
Pulling Out Information
111(2)
Pulling Out Information with Display Given
113(3)
Venn Diagrams/Grouping Arrows
116(3)
Another Venn-Type Diagram
119(3)
In Conclusion
122(1)
An Alternative General Approach
122(1)
Extra Practice: Analytical Reasoning
123(24)
Answers and Explanations
134(13)
Logical Reasoning
147(68)
Introduction to Question Type
147(1)
The Approach
148(34)
The Basic Components
148(1)
The Passage, Argument, or Discussion
148(1)
The Question
148(1)
The Choices
148(1)
Analyzing Question Categories
149(1)
Author's Main Point or Main Idea
149(2)
Author Information or Author's Purpose
151(2)
Form of Argumentation
153(1)
Strengthening or Weakening the Author's Statement or Conclusion
154(3)
Author Assumptions, Presuppositions, Underlying Principles
157(4)
Inferences and Implications
161(2)
Deductions
163(2)
Parallel Reasoning or Similarity of Logic
165(3)
Argument Exchange
168(1)
Syllogistic Reasoning
169(3)
Conclusions
172(1)
Logical Flaws
173(2)
Situation Analysis
175(3)
Passage Completion
178(1)
Word Reference
179(1)
In Conclusion
180(1)
Review of Some General Strategies for Logical Reasoning
181(1)
Extra Practice: Logical Reasoning
182(33)
Answers and Explanations
204(11)
Writing Sample
215(24)
Introduction
215(1)
General Directions
215(1)
The Approach
216(6)
Analyzing the Writing Sample Topic
216(1)
The Phases of Writing
217(1)
Phase 1---Prewriting
217(1)
Phase 2---Writing
218(1)
Phase 3---Reading
218(1)
Two Completed Writing Samples
218(3)
Review of General Tips
221(1)
Practice: Writing Samples
222(17)
Part Three PRACTICE Mastering Problem Types and Time Pressures 239(336)
Model Test One
240(53)
Examination
243(36)
Answer Key
279(1)
Model Test Analysis
280(1)
Explanation of Answers
281(12)
Model Test Two
293(63)
Examination
297(43)
Answer Key
340(1)
Model Test Analysis
341(1)
Explanation of Answers
342(14)
Model Test Three
356(60)
Examination
359(43)
Answer Key
402(1)
Model Test Analysis
403(1)
Explanation of Answers
404(12)
Model Test Four
416(50)
Examination
419(34)
Answer Key
453(1)
Model Test Analysis
454(1)
Explanation of Answers
455(11)
Model Test Five
466(53)
Examination
469(36)
Answer Key
505(1)
Model Test Analysis
506(1)
Explanation of Answers
507(12)
Model Test Six
519(56)
Examination
523(42)
Answer Key
565(1)
Model Test Analysis
566(1)
Explanation of Answers
567(8)
Part Four FINAL TOUCHES Reviewing the Important Techniques 575(4)
A Summary of Strategies
576(3)
Directions and Strategies
576(2)
General Tips
576(1)
Review of LSAT Areas
576(1)
Reading Comprehension
576(1)
Analytical Reasoning
577(1)
Logical Reasoning
577(1)
Writing Sample
577(1)
A Final Checklist
578(1)
Part Five ABOUT THE LAW SCHOOLS AND LAW PRACTICE 579(24)
Overview of ABA-Approved Law Schools
580(23)
Your Chances of Law School Admission
603(1)
Profile of Recent First-Year Law Students
603

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