A student researcher has compiled the following information about Dr. Maria Santos:Dr. Santos conducted groundbreaking research on soil microbiomes at...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
A student researcher has compiled the following information about Dr. Maria Santos:
- Dr. Santos conducted groundbreaking research on soil microbiomes at her university from 2015-2020
- Her work was initially recognized within her department and by regional agricultural specialists
- In 2021, her research methods were featured in a widely-read international scientific journal
- The journal article led to speaking invitations at major conferences worldwide
- She subsequently received research collaboration offers from institutions across three continents
- Dr. Santos is now considered a leading voice in sustainable agriculture globally
The student wants to highlight how publication transformed Dr. Santos's professional reach. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information to accomplish this goal?
Originally known within regional agricultural circles, Dr. Santos's international journal publication expanded her recognition to a global scientific audience, establishing her as a leading voice in sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Santos's groundbreaking soil microbiome research, featured in an international journal, made her a recognized expert in sustainable agriculture.
After conducting research on soil microbiomes, Dr. Santos published her methods in an international scientific journal and received global collaboration offers.
Dr. Santos's research on soil microbiomes was initially recognized by regional specialists before being featured in an international journal in 2021.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "Dr. Santos conducted groundbreaking research on soil microbiomes at her university from 2015-2020" |
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| "Her work was initially recognized within her department and by regional agricultural specialists" |
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| "In 2021, her research methods were featured in a widely-read international scientific journal" |
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| "The journal article led to speaking invitations at major conferences worldwide" |
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| "She subsequently received research collaboration offers from institutions across three continents" |
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| "Dr. Santos is now considered a leading voice in sustainable agriculture globally" |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Dr. Santos's international journal publication in 2021 transformed her professional reach from regional recognition to global influence in sustainable agriculture.
Argument Flow: The information establishes Santos's research foundation, shows her initially limited recognition, then demonstrates how the 2021 international journal publication served as a catalyst that expanded her reach to worldwide speaking opportunities, international collaboration offers, and global recognition as a leading expert.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The correct answer must show the transformation that publication brought about
- This means we need: Clear indication of her reach BEFORE publication (regional/limited scope)
- The publication as the key transformative event
- Evidence of her reach AFTER publication (global/international scope)
- The question specifically asks about how publication "transformed" her reach, so the answer should emphasize the contrast between her pre-publication and post-publication professional influence
Originally known within regional agricultural circles, Dr. Santos's international journal publication expanded her recognition to a global scientific audience, establishing her as a leading voice in sustainable agriculture.
- Shows the transformation clearly: "Originally known within regional agricultural circles" (before) → "international journal publication expanded her recognition to a global scientific audience" (after)
- Explicitly connects the publication to the transformation with "expanded her recognition"
- Demonstrates the scope change from "regional" to "global"
Dr. Santos's groundbreaking soil microbiome research, featured in an international journal, made her a recognized expert in sustainable agriculture.
- Mentions her research and journal publication but doesn't show any transformation
- No indication of what her reach was before publication
- Simply states she "made her a recognized expert" without showing the change in scope
After conducting research on soil microbiomes, Dr. Santos published her methods in an international scientific journal and received global collaboration offers.
- Lists events chronologically but doesn't emphasize the transformation
- No clear indication of the scope change from local to global
- Focuses on sequence of events rather than the impact of publication on her reach
Dr. Santos's research on soil microbiomes was initially recognized by regional specialists before being featured in an international journal in 2021.
- Shows some progression from "regional specialists" to "international journal" but stops there
- Doesn't include the consequences of publication that demonstrate the transformation
- Missing the "after" part that shows her expanded global reach