IELTS Writing (Task 1& Task 2) Marking Scheme
IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 scores are calculated on the basis of 4 unique criteria:- Task Achievement (TA) = how well, and to the point, a candidate answered the Essay/Graph Statement. TA is sometimes also referred to as TR (Task Response).
To boost the scores for TA in IELTS Writing:
·
present the information accurately and to the point
·
answer all parts of the task
·
provide a clear overview of the statement
·
highlight key features and support detail with data (Academic task
1)
·
Present your position clearly, candidate must have a definite
opinion (Task 2 and General task 1)
- Coherence and
Cohesion (CC)
= how well is your text is structured.
To increase the scores for CC in IELTS Writing:
- manage
paragraphing style
- make sure that
each paragraph has a central idea
- use advanced
linking words and cohesive devices (in contrast, thus, in
my opinion, to sum up, conditional sentences, etc.) [Avoid
using common linkers such as firstly, Secondly, Moreover, furthermore,
plethora etc.]
- Lexical Resource (LR) = how good is your vocabulary (efficacy of the use of collocation and phrasal verbs).
Note: Tough and
lengthy and complex words do not only form a perfect vocabulary.
To increase scores for LR:
·
use a wide range of vocabulary (words and their
correct combinations)
·
use less common lexical items; for e.g. (use “Perfect” in the place of
“Good”; use “a large extent” in place of “very much”; use “proportion” in place
of “percentage”.
·
avoid errors in spelling and word formation
- Grammatical
Range and Accuracy (GRA) = how good is the grip of a
candidate to use grammar, and appropriate punctuation marks.
To increase the score for GRA in IELTS Writing:
- use a wide
range of grammatical structures and tenses.
- manage
punctuation
- avoid errors in
sentences
- insert a range of sentences (simple sentences, compound sentences, complex sentences, Conditional sentences etc.
Total Obtained Bands in IELTS writing = Obtained bands in Task 1 + Obtained bands in Task2
2
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