Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Article

Question
You have seen the following question in a computer magazine:

Write your article for the magazine. (Around 220-260 words).

What you need to do to pass
Read our checklist first to understand what the examiner is
looking for in a good answer.

Ideas for writing
Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:

• Make a list of what you use the internet for:
  e.g. sending email, finding information from websites, making friends, studying online, etc.
• Sum up in one sentence the difference that each aspect has made to your life:
  e.g. Being able to send an email in seconds has made it easier to keep in touch with friends and relatives all around the world...
• What are the things about the internet that you dislike?
  e.g. it can be expensive to be online, slow download times, information on websites might not be accurate... etc.
• inally, decide what life would be like without the internet. Better or worse? Remember that the magazine editor is interested in strong opinions!
• If you can, think of a good catchy title for your article.

Drafting and proofreading your work

You should look at your first draft of the task and decide:

• Have you answered all the questions?
• Is the layout and organisation appropriate?
• Is the language accurate with a good range of structures?
• Is the style appropriate and consistent?
• Will it have a positive effect on the reader?

If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions then you will need to do some more drafting!