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English A: L&L Written Task 1 - Word Count?


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Hi, all!

 

So, I'm currently finishing up my final draft for English Literature and Language Written Task 1, it's a speech supporting Edward Snowden's whistle-blowing. My current word count (total, including rationale of ~300 words) is ~1,500 words. The question is: Is that over the word count?

If so, what is the word count? There isn't a word count mentioned in the grading criteria I've been given by my teacher, so I'm not sure if I should go ahead with it as-is or whether I should reduce the word count. Any help on the matter will be greatly appreciated.  :D

 

Thanks in advance.

 

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Your rationale should be between 200-300 words. As for the written task itself, it should be between 800-1000 words. So, a total of 1000-1300 words. The word count of the rationale is not included in the written task's word count. So, don't try to sneak in a few words. :P

 

As for losing marks, the Written Task is externally assessed and the IBO will deduct marks if you exceed the wordcount or if you are a few words short. You also have to include the word count for the written task and the rationale at the end. So, don't forget to do that.

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