Writing Section

        The TOEFL test Writing section measures your ability to write in english in an academic setting and to present your ideas in a clear, well organized way.

The TOEFL Writing aims to assess your ability to:

• Synthesize and summarize what you have read in your textbooks as well as what you have heard in and out of class.
• Form your own opinion based on the facts you have gathered.
• Demonstrate a strong primary concept and a well-structured structure with well-developed arguments backed up by solid proof.
• Show your knowledge on how to use grammar and language effectively.
• Use appropriate length, tone, and conclusion on your essay .

Types of TOEFL writing test:

1. Intregrated writing task (20 minutes) read a short passage and listen to a short lecture, then write in response to what you read and listened to. You read a brief text of at least 230 – 300 words on a general or academic topic before listening to a segment of a lecture on the same subject. You are then asked to summarize what was stated in the lecture and how it assists or weakens the concept of the reading passage in an essay prompt. Task 1 Questions can be one of the following :

- Lecture vs. Passage Question : Summarize the lecture’s points, and be sure to clarify how they cast doubt on the reading passage’s specific issues.

- Problem Passage Question : Summarize the points stated in the lecture and explain how they contradict specific claims/ arguments presented in the reading passage.

- Three Problems Question : Summarize the arguments stated in the lecture, be sure to precisely explain how they answer the concerns raised in the reading passage.

2. Writing for an Academic Discussion task (10 minutes) state and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion. Students produce an essay in response to a prompt on the TOEFL Independent Writing task, which can cover a wide range of general topics. There are no reading passages or lecture excerpts in this job; it is solely dependent on the essay question. The highest-rated independent essays contain mostly at least 300 words long, as suggested by the requirements that come with the essay topic. Task 2 Questions can be one of the following:

- Agree or Disagree Question : Requires you to choose between agreeing and disagreeing, using excellent examples to back up your stance is critical for a high-scoring answer in this type of question.

- View Both Sides Question : Similar to the ‘agree/disagree’ type of essay topic, but it is a little more challenging for the reason that you have to consider two opposing viewpoints

- Preference Question : You have to pick a position and provide examples to explain why you prefer one over the other.

- Multiple Choice Question : You have a lot of choices to pick from in this type of TOEFL Writing question. To back up your answer, give concrete reasoning and instances. Choose the alternative for which you can make a compelling case.

- Describe or Explain Question : You must choose your own topic from a large pool of choices.

        You will have to type your response on a computer keyboard. The test time should take about 29 minutes to complete the writingn section. The writing task are scored based on the Writing Scoring Guides (Rubrics) (PDF) by a combinaation of AI scoring and certified  human raters. Raw scores are converted to a scaled section score 0-30.

        The writing tasks measure your English profiency, so you don't need deep knowledge on a specific topic to get a high score. Score raters recognize that each essay is a first draft, and you can receive a high score with an essay that contains some errors.

    Requirements for the writing section of the TOEFL iBT include writing an essay that is structured, well-organized, and clearly developed, using relevant explanations and detailed support. The essay should demonstrate unity, development, and coherence, and pay attention to time management. Here are more details:

1. Essay Structure

• Introduction : Begin the essay with a clear thesis statement and main argument.
• Body Paragraphs : Present evidence, examples, and reasons that support your thesis statement.
• Conclusion : Summarize the main points and restate the thesis statement.

2. Structured and Organized Writing

• Use Paragraphs : Separate ideas into separate paragraphs to clarify the structure of the answer.
• Create an Outline : Create a plan or outline before you start writing to ensure that the essay is well-structured.
• Time Management : Allocate time for reading, listening, and writing.
• Integrated Writing : 3 minutes reading, 2 minutes listening, 15 minutes writing.
• Independent Writing : 5 minutes outline, 20 minutes write, 5 minutes check.

3. Clear Development and Relevant Support

• Use Evidence and Examples : Support your arguments with relevant evidence, examples, and details.
• Avoid Repetition : Avoid repeating the same ideas or sentences.
• Use a Variety of Vocabulary : Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to avoid monotony.

4. Word Limit

• Integrated Writing: Recommended around 150-225 words.
• Independent Writing: Recommended around 250-300 words.

5. Additional Tips

• Practice : Practice writing essays on various topics to improve your skills.
• Check Grammar and Vocabulary : Look for grammatical and vocabulary errors to ensure your essay is clean and easy to understand.
• Avoid Common Mistakes : Avoid common mistakes such as writing too long or too short.
• Master English : Improve your English skills, especially in reading, listening, and writing.

Here are few things to do to complete the TOEFL Writing section in the most effective manner:

1. To write well, first you need to read good essays so your brain has a database of good English structures and vocabulary you can use when writing. Its recommended to read and learn from essays as much as possible. When learning sample essays, instead memorize them, its recommended to study how a paragraph is formed with different sentences structures, what words are used and main ideas are included. 
2. Spend some time brainstorming ideas for all academic discussion writing essays.
3. Trying some writing lessons to learn what characteristics a high-scoring TOEFL essay should have. In short, the following are key factors in scoring well on the TOEFL Writing section.
4. Understand the different types of prompts that appear in the academic discussion writing section.
5. Write a clear opinion or position on an issue.
6. Write a good introduction and a good conclusion paragraph
7. Write 3 main body paragraphs, each body paragraph shoukd consist of a main idea and specific examples with details that support the main idea.
8. Make good use of transition words to connect your ideas.
9. Use a variety of words, both common and academic, correctly and appropriately.
10. Master paraphrasinng, synthesising, citing, and note-taking skills.