TIP (3) ACADEMIC WRITTING TASK 1 Tips For Table

TIP (3) ACADEMIC WRITTING TASK 1 Tips for table

Tips for table

Tables seem difficult when they contain a lot of numbers. Here’s some advice:

· Try to write 4 paragraphs – introduction, summary of main points, 2 detail paragraphs.

· Before you start writing, highlight some key numbers. Choose the biggest number in each category in the table (i.e. in each column and row). If the table shows years, look for the biggest changes in numbers over the time period. You could also mention the smallest numbers, but you can ignore ‘middle’ numbers (neither biggest nor smallest).

· For your summary paragraph, try to compare whole categories (columns or rows) rather than individual ‘cells’ in the table. If you can’t compare whole categories, compare the biggest and smallest number. Write 2 sentences for the summary.

· In your two ‘details’ paragraphs, never describe each category (column or row) separately. The examiner wants to see comparisons. Try to organise the numbers you highlighted into 2 groups – one for each paragraph (e.g. highest numbers for all categories together, and lowest numbers together).

· Describe / compare the numbers you highlighted – include at least 3 numbers in each paragraph.

· Use the past simple for past years, and ‘will’ or ‘is expected/predicted to’ for future years. If no time is shown, use the present simple.

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1 thought on “TIP (3) ACADEMIC WRITTING TASK 1 Tips For Table”

  1. Hi sir,
    Your website is very much helpful for me,as i was worried about writing 1%2,now am feeling confident about it.
    Can u guide me more about task 1 table.?? Can u explain about how to write past simple in table ?? I feel confused about it.
    Thank you so much in advance

    Thank

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