The easy way to ielts writing academic Module

The academic module
In the academic module, candidates should write an essay on specific and academic topics, which require a broad
array of topic-related vocabulary and a variety of sentence structures for a high band score. As a result, improving
vocabulary and grammar is a must. Reading various magazine articles about diverse topics, which may show up on
the IELTS test, could facilitate this process. Although there are different types of essays, the structure,
organization, and paragraphing are almost the same for all of them. Following these structures, sufficient
paragraphing and proper organization of opinions and examples lead to clear essays, and consequently, success in
achieving a great band score. Another critical factor here is “time management .” Bear in mind that task 2 takes up
around 40 minutes.
Task 2 requirements
In the IELTS test, writing task 2 is scored based on four defined criteria, where each criterion accounts for 25% of
the overall writing band score. Understanding these band descriptors and following them will lead to a high band
score.
1. 
Task response
simply means that the question(s) raised in the topic is/are fully answered, and the writer
has a clear position throughout; main ideas are all relevant, well-developed, extended, and supported
through explanations and examples.
2. 
Coherence and cohesion
refer to fluency (external framework) and unity (internal framework) in writing.
In other words, coherence (fluency) means opinions and examples are logically progressed and organized
into a sufficient number of paragraphs. For optimum cohesion (unity), a wide range of linking devices
and referencing words should be flexibly used throughout the essay. These tools help writers avoid
repetition and communicate what they mean clearly and seamlessly.
3. 
Lexical resources
or in simple language, “vocabulary” should be used with their precise meaning. Correct
use of “collocations,” “academic expressions,” “word formation,” and “correct spelling” are the main
features of great academic writings.
4. 
Grammatical range and accuracy
refer to accurate usage of various sentence structures (simple,
compound, complex, compound-complex), correct use of tenses, punctuation, spelling, active/passive
voices, and conditionals.
The following pages focus on each criterion, breaking them into smaller segments for better analysis and
excellence in task 2.