Writing  Module

Academic Writing Module

You must complete twowriting 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.

Task 1

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 should spend about 40 minutes on Task 2 and write at

least 250 words.

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

General Writing Module

You must complete twowriting 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.

Task I

You will have to write a short letter in response to a given

problem or situation.

Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:

• engage in personal correspondence

• elicit and provide general factual information

• express needs, wants, likes and dislikes

• express opinions

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:

• provide general factual information

• outline a problem and present a solution

• present and justify an opinion

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