4
Introdution
Academic Writing Module
Task types
Task I
You
will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text
and then present the information in your own words.
Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:
• organise, present and compare data
• describe the stages of a process
•
describe an object or event
• explain how something works
You will also be judged on your ability to:
• answer the question without straying from the topic
• write in a way which allows your reader to follow your ideas
• use English grammar and syntax accurately
• use appropriate
language in terms of register,
style and
content
Task 2
You will have to present an argument or discuss a problem.
Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:
• present the solution to a problem
• present and justify an opinion
• compare and contrast evidence and opinions
•
evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument
You will also be judged on your ability to:
• communicate an idea to the reader in an appropriate style
• address the problem without straying from the topic
• use English grammar and syntax accurately
• use appropriate language in terms of register, style and
content
Requirements
You must complete
two writing tasks.
You will have 60
minutes to complete
both tasks.
You should spend
about 20 minutes on
Task 1
and write at
least 150 words.
You should spend
about 40 minutes on
Task 2 and write at
least 250 words.
