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Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.  \nDetailed performance descriptors have been developed which describe written performance at the nine IELTS bands. These descriptors apply to both the Academic and General Training Modules.  \nTask 1 scripts are assessed on the following criteria:  \n• Task Achievement  \n• Coherence and Cohesion  \n• Lexical Resource  \n• Grammatical Range and Accuracy  \nTask 2 scripts are assessed on the following criteria:  \n• Task Response  \n• Coherence and Cohesion  \n• Lexical Resource  \n• Grammatical Range and Accuracy  \nCandidates should note that scripts may be penalised if they are a) under the minimum word length, b) partly or wholly plagiarised, c) not written as full, connected text (e.g. using bullet points in any part of the response, or note form, is not appropriate, etc. ) .  \nTask 1  \nTask Achievement  \nThis criterion assesses how appropriately, accurately and relevantly the response fulfils the requirements set out in the task, using the minimum of 150 words.  \nGeneral Training Writing Task 1 is a writing task with a largely predictable output in that each task sets out the context and purpose of the letter and the functions the candidate should cover in order to achieve this purpose . Coherence and Cohesion  \nThis criterion is concerned with the overall clarity and fluency of the message: how the response organises and links information, ideas and language. Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through logical sequencing. Cohesion  \nrefers to the varied and appropriate use of cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the conceptual and referential relationships between and within sentences clear.  \nLexical Resource  \nThis criterion refers to the range of vocabulary the candidate has used and the accuracy and appropriacy of that use in terms of the specific task.  \nGrammatical Range and Accuracy  \nThis criterion refers to the range and accurate use of the candidate’s grammatical resource as manifested in the candidate’s writing at sentence level.  \nTask 2  \nTask Response  \nIn both Academic and General Training Modules, Task 2 requires the candidates to formulate and develop a position in relation to a given prompt in the form of a question or statement. Ideas should be supported by evidence, and examples may be drawn from the candidates’ own experience . Responses must be at least 250 words in length.  \nWriting scripts are marked by trained and certificated IELTS examiners. Scores may be reported as whole bands or half-bands.  \nOn the next 17 pages you will find candidates’answers to four sample Writing tasks. There are answers for each Writing task. Each answer has been awarded a band score and is accompanied by an examiner comment on the candidate’s performance for that task.  \nThe examiners’ guidelines for marking the Writing scripts are very detailed. There are many different ways a candidate may achieve a particular band score. The candidates’ answers that follow should not be regarded as definitive examples of any particular band score.  \nPlease refer to the public band descriptors  for Writing.  \nExaminer comment  \nBand 5  \nThere is some repitition of the task rubric, and the content of the letter is rather thin, in terms of its coverage of the third bullet point especially. The organisation of ideas is not wholly logical. Despite these problems, the introduction to the letter is appropriate and the purpose of the writer is clear. The points are not always linked together well and punctuation is sometimes faulty. The sentences are kept quite simple and mistakes occur as soon as more complex structures are attempted.  \nExaminer comment  \nBand 7  \nAlthough ideas are often provided in the task rubric, candidates a","cbCaimhSbvthCsnw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimhSbvthCsnw","pdf",3206862,18,"English","# Task overview\n## Assessment modules and task weighting\n## Band descriptors and marking criteria\n# Task 1 requirements\n## Marking criteria for Task 1\n# Task 2 requirements\n## Marking criteria for Task 2\n# Penalisation guidance\n## Minimum word length and plagiarism\n# Sample responses and examiner evaluation","[{\"question\":\"How are Task 1 and Task 2 assessed in IELTS Writing?\",\"answer\":\"Each task is assessed independently, and Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1. 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