Argument Development Analysis for TOEFL Writing

One of the most important elements that ETS raters evaluate in TOEFL writing is how well you develop your arguments. Having a strong thesis statement is just the beginning—you need to support your position with clear, specific, and well-organized ideas, relevant examples, and logical reasoning. Many test-takers struggle with argument development because they rush to complete their essays without fully developing their thoughts. You might write a response that addresses the prompt but lacks the depth and specificity that would earn a high score. The ETS Development rubric specifically evaluates how thoroughly you explain your main points, provide supporting evidence, use relevant and specific details, and maintain logical organization throughout your essay. ScoreQwik's Argument Development Analysis feature provides comprehensive feedback on exactly these elements. After you submit an essay, you receive detailed analysis showing: how well you organized your main arguments, whether your examples are relevant and specific, whether your explanations fully support your thesis, and how logically your ideas flow from one to the next. Our system identifies specific areas for improvement—perhaps your introduction is strong but your body paragraphs lack specific examples, or your conclusion doesn't effectively reinforce your arguments. With targeted feedback on argument development, you can systematically strengthen the quality of your ideas and evidence. This focus on argument quality is what separates good TOEFL writing from excellent TOEFL writing.