CAES1000 Core University English ? Diagnostic Writing Task Semester 2 2015-16 Page 1 CAES1000 Core University English Diagnostic Writing Task Semester 2 2015-16 AIMS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC WRITING TASK This is a learning activity. The aim of this task is for you to: ? experience writing the same kind of academic text that you will be asked to write in the final examination for the CUE course. ? identify strengths and weaknesses in terms of your academic writing ability. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS TASK ARE ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FINAL EXAMINATION BUT THE TIME GIVEN IS SHORTER COMPARISON OF TASK FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC WRITING AND THE REAL EXAMINATION Diagnostic Writing Task Real Examination