IELTS
ACADEMIC
WRITING
PART 1
DR. MICHAEL R. DAVIS
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Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
,Table of Contents
Section 1: Overview 3.
Introduction and Rubric 4.
Task Types 6.
Assessment Criteria 11.
Band Descriptors 13.
Academic Vocabulary 15.
Writing Format 16.
Section 2: Line Graphs 22.
Describing Trends 23.
Grammar for Describing Trends 25.
Linking 28.
Approaches to Reporting Figures 29.
Section 3: Bar Charts 40.
Comparison Language 53.
Section 4: Pie Charts 59.
Reporting Proportions 60.
Section 5: Tables 70.
Section 6: Multiple Graphs 83.
Section 7: Process Papers 96.
Section 8: Maps 115.
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Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
,Section 1
Overview and Tutorials
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Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
, Introduction
Understanding the Rubric
General comments: This is a general rubric, there will be slight
variations with different types of questions
150 minimum – 175 maximum. Remember under and over the limit can incur
a penalty.
Don’t waste words with flowery and passive writing.
Use power words and adjectives consistently.
Introduction: 1 sentence
A. Paraphrase (DO NOT COPY) what you see.
Paragraph 2: 2 Sentences
What are the two main trends/patterns (in a process essay divide the
process into two broad stages).
You can start it by writing. “The first __________ trend is….. The second
__________ is….. until you find your own style. The blank is for you to supply
an appropriate adjective, i.e. The first significant trend is…..
Paragraph 3: 3-4 sentences
Describe in detail trend/stage 1
Paragraph 3: 3-4 sentences
Describe in detail trend/stage 2
THERE IS NO CONCLUSION IN PART 1 WRITING
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Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
ACADEMIC
WRITING
PART 1
DR. MICHAEL R. DAVIS
1
Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
,Table of Contents
Section 1: Overview 3.
Introduction and Rubric 4.
Task Types 6.
Assessment Criteria 11.
Band Descriptors 13.
Academic Vocabulary 15.
Writing Format 16.
Section 2: Line Graphs 22.
Describing Trends 23.
Grammar for Describing Trends 25.
Linking 28.
Approaches to Reporting Figures 29.
Section 3: Bar Charts 40.
Comparison Language 53.
Section 4: Pie Charts 59.
Reporting Proportions 60.
Section 5: Tables 70.
Section 6: Multiple Graphs 83.
Section 7: Process Papers 96.
Section 8: Maps 115.
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Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
,Section 1
Overview and Tutorials
3
Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
, Introduction
Understanding the Rubric
General comments: This is a general rubric, there will be slight
variations with different types of questions
150 minimum – 175 maximum. Remember under and over the limit can incur
a penalty.
Don’t waste words with flowery and passive writing.
Use power words and adjectives consistently.
Introduction: 1 sentence
A. Paraphrase (DO NOT COPY) what you see.
Paragraph 2: 2 Sentences
What are the two main trends/patterns (in a process essay divide the
process into two broad stages).
You can start it by writing. “The first __________ trend is….. The second
__________ is….. until you find your own style. The blank is for you to supply
an appropriate adjective, i.e. The first significant trend is…..
Paragraph 3: 3-4 sentences
Describe in detail trend/stage 1
Paragraph 3: 3-4 sentences
Describe in detail trend/stage 2
THERE IS NO CONCLUSION IN PART 1 WRITING
4
Dr. Michael R. Davis, Writing part 1, Version 2 .0 December 9, 2016
