- In academic writing task 1you may be asked to describe a process or explain how something works based on a diagram. You should write clearly and divide your answer into short paragraphs.
- You can use some of the words in the question, but do not copy them word for word. Express the idea in a different way.
- Use passive voice to emphasize the subject or action rather than the person doing it.
- In case you are given a chart, you will be marked on your ability to compare, contrast and organize the data. However, you should not interpret it or offer an opinion on the facts on front of you.
- Useful words are: amount, quantity, proportion, consumption, percentage, purpose, used, overview, breakdown
REMEMBER
- In academic writing task I you will always have to turn graphic information into written ****.
- The information may not be presented as a graph or chart but may be a diagram or picture.
- The topic will be related to a field of study.
- There may be more than one diagram. If so, you should attempt to link the information in some way, i.e comparing, contrasting, finding similar information.
- If the chart contains ****, do not copy the phrases or sentences straight from the diagram into your report
- If you do borrow any words from a diagram, make sure you spell them exactly as they are spelt in the diagram.
Approach
- Look at the diagrams or charts and consider the overall information they provide. Explain this
- Look for any common features which link the diagrams
- Describe the information in a way which highlights the main ideas. Support these with some relevant details.
- Leave time at the end to check your answer for errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
Academic writing task 1: describing a table
- Take a minute to absorb information in the tables. Do not begin writing your answer until you have understood the contents of the tables as a whole.
- Vary words in your writing to avoid being repetitive.
Useful conjunctions
- Whereas, but, except that, compared with, while, although, even though
Useful expressions for introducing an opposite idea in a new sentence
- On the other hand, nevertheless, however, by contrast, all the same, alternatively.
- It is important to make sure that the information you choose to describe is accurate. If you make statements which are not factually correct, you may loose marks.
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