In this guide
What you will be able to do
- Keep the task constant
- Name the changes
- Review new problems
Keep the task constant
When examining revision, compare drafts of the same response. Do not silently compare unrelated prompts and attribute every difference to improvement.
Name the changes
Record whether you changed coverage, reasoning, organisation or language. A higher display alone does not identify the cause.
Review new problems
A rewrite can fix one issue while introducing another, such as changing the position or misreporting data.
Test a fresh task
Independent writing provides different evidence from an extensively edited response.
Work through an original example
A revised essay uses more connectors but introduces an unsupported conclusion.
The writer rejects the new conclusion and checks whether the argument’s actual progression improved.
Practice commentary
Why this version works
Answer: Comparison is based on evidence, not automatic approval of later text.
Practise, check and try a changed task
Highlight three meaningful differences between drafts and explain the reason for each.
Write one new paragraph without the revised version visible.
- Check the meaning against the original task, rather than rewarding impressive wording alone.
- Keep one concrete observation and one next action; avoid treating a single attempt as a complete assessment.
Continue with focused practice
Use the original task and your own draft when reviewing a report. Verify data, meaning and any suggested correction before revising. Check current access requirements and use fictional material rather than sensitive personal information.
Guided communication practice
Would focused feedback help your next attempt?
Use the original task and your own draft when reviewing a report. Verify data, meaning and any suggested correction before revising. Check current access requirements and use fictional material rather than sensitive personal information.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Does a higher estimate prove a lasting gain?
No. Inspect changes and transfer to new writing.
Does completing this exercise certify proficiency?
No. This is independent educational practice, not an official examination or validated proficiency judgement.
Should I accept automated feedback without checking?
No. Compare feedback with the original task and your response. Seek qualified guidance where a suggestion remains unclear.
How should I check transfer?
Try fresh material with the same skill demand. A memorised repeat can improve without demonstrating flexible use.
Sources, scope and accuracy
AI writing feedback is diagnostic guidance, not an official IELTS result or an examiner judgement. Original examples are independent educational exercises. Written by the Cambridge Veritas editorial team. No independent clinical, legal or examination review is claimed. Cambridge Veritas provides the linked programme or product.
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