1. Diagram:

   • A Process

   • A Map

2. Facts and Figures

   • A Bar Chart

   • A Pie Chart

   • A Line Graph

   • A Table

3. Multiple Graphs

1. Introduction

   • Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question

2. Overview

   • Sentence 1- Overview of the first main feature

   • Sentence 2- Overview of the second main feature

   • Sentence 3- Make a general comparison, if appropriate

3. Details of significant feature 1

   • Sentence 1- Supporting details

   • Sentence 2- Supporting details

   • Sentence 3- Supporting details/comparison details, if appropriate

4. Details of significant feature 2

   • Sentence 1- Supporting details

   • Sentence 2- Supporting details

   • Sentence 3- Supporting details/Comparison details, if appropriate

1. Not knowing which information to include in your answer.

2. Being unaware of what the examiner expects.

3. Including opinion and drawing conclusions.

4. Not using an appropriate structure.

5. Not using appropriate grammar for describing data, trends and making comparisons.

6. Not using a wide variety of appropriate vocabulary.

7. Failing to write an effective overview.

8. Copying words and phrases from the question.

9. Failing to support descriptions, trends, and comparisons with accurate data.

10. Writing one long paragraph.

(1) Task Achievement: ==> ability to answer the question properly.

1. 1. Is the overview clear and effective? 

      • Show how you identify the most important information, trends, comparisons from the graph or chart.

   2. Did you only discuss the information mentioned in the question? 

      • Should NOT give any opinion, introduce your own knowledge, and analyze the data.

   3. Did you cover the key feature? 

      • Recognize and Relay the most important features.

   4. Did you use data accurately and appropriately? 

      • Make sure your included information is factually accurate. 

You will get a higher score if you:

• Select the main/key features of the graph, chart, map or process.

• Write a clear overview that includes the main/key features (main trends, differences, stages etc.) of the graph, chart, map or process.

• Support them with accurate detail.

• Write at least 150 words.

(2) Coherence and Cohesion:  Coherence ==> ability to connect your main ideas together; Cohesion ==> ability to connect ideas at sentence and paragraph level.

1. Is the report organized well and easy to read? 

   • Make the examiner easily read and understand.

   • The report is clearly paragraphed and the organization is structured.

2. Are any Cohesive devices appropriate and accurate?

   • Cohesive devices (or linking words) are utilized naturally.

   • Using in an appropriate context and conveying with accurate spelling. grammar, and punctuation

3. Did you reference effectively throughout my report?

   • It must be clear when mentioning the data and categories mentioned in the question.

You will get a higher score if you:

• Use a range of linking words when appropriate.

• Use linking words accurately.

• Do not over-use linking words.

(3) Lexical Resource: ==> ability to use vocabulary both accurately and appropriately.

1. Is the range of vocabulary wide enough to complete the task?

3. • Vocabulary is one of the tools to complete the task and report the data clearly.

2. Did you use accurate vocabulary?

   • Accurate meaning of vocabulary.

   • Accurate spelling.

   • Accurate collocations.

You will get a higher score if you:

• Paraphrase the question correctly.

• Vary your vocabulary using synonyms.

• Avoid vocabulary mistakes.

• Spell words correctly.

• Use appropriate vocabulary to describe trends, comparisons, stages, changes etc.

(4) Grammatical Range and Accuracy: ==> ability to write sentences with no mistakes and also use a range of grammatical structures.

1. Accuracy:

2. • Is your grammar accurate?

   • Is your punctuation accurate?

2. Range:

   • Have you used a wide enough range of tenses and structures?

You will get a higher score if you:

• Do not make errors.

• Use a range of appropriate tenses.

• Use a range of appropriate structures.

• Use both simple and complex sentences.

• Use correct punctuation.