The easy way to ielts writing academic Module

The academic module
In the academic module, candidates should write an essay on specific and
academic topics, which require a broad array of topic-related vocabulary and
a variety of sentence structures for a high band score. As a result, improving
vocabulary and grammar is a must. Reading various magazine articles about
diverse topics, which may show up on the IELTS test, could facilitate this
process. Although there are different types of essays, the structure,
organization, and paragraphing are almost the same for all of them.
Following these structures, sufficient paragraphing and proper organization
of opinions and examples lead to clear essays, and consequently, success in
achieving a great band score. Another critical factor here is “time
management.” Bear in mind that task 2 takes up around 40 minutes.
Task 2 requirements
In the IELTS test, writing task 2 is scored based on four defined criteria,
where each criterion accounts for 25% of the overall writing band score.
Understanding these band descriptors and following them will lead to a high
band score.
1. 
Task response 
simply means that the question(s) raised in the topic
is/are fully answered, and the writer has a clear position throughout;
main ideas are all relevant, well-developed, extended, and supported

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through explanations and examples.
2. 
Coherence and cohesion 
refer to fluency (external framework) and
unity (internal framework) in writing. In other words, coherence
(fluency) means opinions and examples are logically progressed and
organized into a sufficient number of paragraphs. For optimum
cohesion (unity), a wide range of linking devices and referencing
words should be flexibly used throughout the essay. These tools help
writers avoid repetition and communicate what they mean clearly and
seamlessly.
3. 
Lexical resources 
or in simple language, “vocabulary” should be used
with their precise meaning. Correct use of “collocations,” “academic
expressions,” “word formation,” and “correct spelling” are the main
features of great academic writings.
4. 
Grammatical range and accuracy 
refer to accurate usage of various
sentence structures (simple, compound, complex, compound-
complex), correct use of tenses, punctuation, spelling, active/passive
voices, and conditionals.
The following pages focus on each criterion, breaking them into smaller
segments for better analysis and excellence in task 2.