Writing Task 1 Academic – Session 2 – Structure of an IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Report

The Building Blocks of a Task 1 Report

Every IELTS Task 1 Report must include 3 parts, Introduction, Overview, and Body Paragraphs. You do not need a Conclusion in the IELTS Task 1 Report. It is recommended that you write the Overview right after the Introduction.

Introduction

• Purpose: Provide a brief overview of the visual representation and the main trends or features.
• Key Elements:
  • Paraphrase the task prompt.
  • Mention the type of visual.
  • Highlight the time frame or main categories if applicable.
• Example:
  • “The bar graph illustrates….”

Overview

• Purpose: Offer a snapshot of the most significant trends or features in the visual.
• Key Elements:
  • Summarize the overall trend(s) or main features.
  • Keep it concise; aim for one or two sentences.
• Example:
  • “Overall, it is evident that…”

Body Paragraphs

• Purpose: Provide detailed information and analysis of the visual representation.
• Key Elements:
  • Start each paragraph with a clear topic sentence.
  • Support your points with specific data from the visual.
  • Use a variety of vocabulary and descriptive language.
• Example:
  • “The data reveals that in the year 2010, the percentage of…”