Academic Discussion
Respond to an online discussion-board prompt in about 120 words, scored against the official rubric.
- ~120 words
- Engage with a professor's question and classmate posts
- Writing section · AI rubric review
What this task is
Academic Discussion simulates a course discussion board: a professor poses a question and one or two classmates have posted replies, and you contribute your own ~120-word response that engages with the prompt and the existing posts. It tests whether you can state and support a position in academic English.
AI rubric review
Your response is reviewed by an AI rubric calibrated against published ETS band descriptors, returning per-criterion scores (task fulfillment, organization and cohesion, grammar, vocabulary range, tone/register), an estimated 1–6 band, inline corrections, and two to three prioritized tips. It's a structured estimate, not an official score.
Strategy tips
- Take a clear position and support it with a specific reason or example.
- Engage with the discussion — reference or build on a classmate's point to show you read it.
- Keep it focused; ~120 words rewards one well-developed idea over several thin ones.
- Use academic but natural register — contractions are fine, slang is not.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should my response be?
About 120 words, engaging with the professor's question and the classmate posts.
How is it scored?
An AI rubric returns per-criterion scores, an estimated 1–6 band, inline corrections, and tips, aligned to ETS band descriptors.
Can I try it without signing up?
Because it uses AI review, this task is available after a free signup rather than as an anonymous sample.
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