Article

The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:* will have a title and the name of the author
* will adopt a semi-formal to formal register (as appropriate to task)
* will have an appropriate / engaging introduction and conclusion
* will use a lively journalistic / magazine style
The Title
The title should be catchy, something that will catch the readers attention.

It should give the reader a good idea of what the article is about. If a title doesnt
describe the article well, some readers who would have liked it might not read it. It
can help to try to figure out what the main idea of your article is, and then try to
describe that.

Try to keep the title short.

Dont use any punctuation in the title.

First sentence and first paragraph

The first sentence should also be catchy. Now that you have someone reading your
article you want them to continue to read.

In the first paragraph you should describe what you are writing about, so that the
reader knows where the article is going. For example, if you are reviewing an
event, tell your reader where it was, who put it on, what it is, when it is, and why
you are writing about it.

Remember, your reader might have never heard about what you are writing about
before. Make sure that you give enough details that readers dont feel confused or

in the dark.
Second paragraph

The second paragraph is a good place to start including some quotes. This will
make your article more interesting.

Remember, in order to quote someone in your article you should have both their
first and last name, so make sure that you ask them what their name is and make
sure you have the right spelling.

When you are quoting someone you dont always have to say what you asked
them (question, answer, question, answer, etc.). Instead, you can build the quotes
you gathered into your paragraph. For example, you could say, While kids at the
movie were just thinking about having fun, parents were happy to find good value

for their money. John Smith, a parent of two, said, This event was a great way to
keep my kids busy without paying a fortune.
Next paragraphs
The next few paragraphs should add more details about your topic. For example:

Tell some stories about your experience. If you are reviewing a new product, try to
tell the reader about your experience using the product. If you are reviewing an
event, try to tell the reader something unique that happened.

Use some more quotes. For example, if you are writing about a product, you could
interview other customers, employees at a store that sells the product or someone
from the company that makes the product.

Try to think about what your reader will be curious about, and then answer the
questions you think they would want to ask. For example, if you are writing
an article reviewing a craft sale some topics might include: What kind of crafts did
you see? Was it busy? Were there a lot of other kids there, or were most of the
customers adults? What did other customers have to say about their experience?
Did you buy anything, and why or why not? What was most enjoyable about the
sale? Was there anything that you would change? What did you find out from
people selling their crafts? (For example, how long have they been making their
crafts? How long do they take to make? Why did they start making these crafts?) If

you brainstorm, you will be able to come up with all sorts of ideas like these!
Conclusion paragraph

In the last paragraph you should sum up what the rest of the article said. To do
this, try to think about what the main points are in the article. What do you want
the reader to remember?

The goal of the last sentence is will make the reader remember what they have
read, so try to think up something catchy.

Blog, diary entry

The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:Blog
* will adopt a semi-formal to informal register
* will have an eye-catching title
* will use first person narration
* will show awareness of the reader, e.g. through direct address to the reader
* may include a direct request for comment and response at the end
Diary
* will most probably adopt an informal register

* will use first person narration

* will indicate location in time e.g. headed with a date or day
* will express reflection on the part of the writer, e.g. self-questioning

Brochure, leaflet, etc

The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:* will adopt a semi-formal register, and/or direct address to the intended audience
* will have a main heading or promotional slogan, as appropriate
* will make use of multiple sections : identified by sub-headings, bullet points, etc
* will present lucid overall structure of argument
* may include background information : e.g. 'Contact us' + phone number / email

Some features and structure of brochures:

visual pictures, graphs, charts

interesting and varied font (size, type, color)

colorful

text boxes

not too much text

use of bullets

covers - stand out

contains contact information and/or places to learn more

LEAFLET and flyer:

Interview
The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:Transcript
* will use a register appropriate to the degree of formality implied by the task
* will have a Question & Response structure, showing the characters' 'alternating
speeches'
* will express realistic oral speech, perhaps with complex interactions such as
interruptions
* will make apparent an overall pattern of topics and ideas
EXAMPLE:

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Student
Interviewee: Associate Head of Mechanical Engineering
Interview Setting: Interview conducted in office of [professor's] office in the mechanical
engineering building. The interview was conducted at 3:30 PM on Wednesday afternoon.

Affiliation with interviewee: Professor has been my professor for two classes. I have also spoken
with him privately regarding attending graduate school and areas of study.
(Start of Interview)
Interviewer: Particularly in regard to design and development, what are your duties as a
mechanical engineer?
Interviewee: Do you mean before I took this position or in this position.
Interviewer: Both.
Interviewee: In my position I have now, about half of my time is devoted to counseling and
registration and other issues like that. About thirty to forty percent of my time is involved with
teaching, doing preparation, helping out in the labs, and helping students. About five to ten percent
of my time is spent being involved in academic committees and working with administrative items.
Interviewer: Do you do any research?
Interviewee: Most of my research is education-related. I have a grant from the National Science
Foundation to put some CNC machines in the student labs to teach students.

Proposal (HL only)

The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:* will use a basically formal register
* will indicate the specific audience to which the proposal is addressed
* will indicate clearly the purpose of the proposal, probably through an overall title
or heading
* will show methodical organisation, probably through use of headings, numbered
sub-sections, etc
1.- Define your audience
2.- Define your issue
3.- Define your solution
4.- Start with a firm introduction
5.- State the problema
6.- Propose solutions
7.- Wrap up with a conclusion. This should mirror your introduction, succinctly wrapping up your
general message. If there are consequences to your proposal not being undertaken, address them.
Summarize the benefits of your proposal and drive home that the benefits outweigh the costs. Leave
your audience thinking ahead. And, as always, thank them for their consideration and time.

Review
The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:* will adopt a consistent register (informal, semi-formal or formal)
* will have a title
* will use a lively, direct style aimed to interest and entertain the readers
* may have sub-headings.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/704/01/
Set of instructions, guidelines
The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:* will use a semi-formal register which is clear, functional and efficient
* will have a main heading / title
* will have a methodical organisation, probably emphasised by sub-headings, bullet
points, etc
* will be adapted to the target audience (most easily detected by efforts to
anticipate difficulties)
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Written correspondence
The following key features are likely to form the basis of marking for Paper 2, Criterion
C:Formal Letter (e.g. to Editor)
* will adopt a semi-formal to formal register
* will include the formal aspects of a letter (date, greeting, closing salutation, etc)
* will express ideas economically / concisely
* may express ideas in vivid, punchy phrases; this should be rewarded
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Email
* will adopt an informal register
* will adopt a lively, engaging style, perhaps with some youth-speak
* will maintain a clear sense of address to a specific person
* will have opening and closing salutations
* may use the layout of an email (senders and recipients email addresses)