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C2 Paper 06 — Review: A public-policy website wants reviews of digital participation platformsWriting

"C2 Paper 06 — Review: A public-policy website wants reviews of digital participation platforms" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (Review). Cambridge assesses content, communicative achievement, organisation and language on a scale from 0 to 5 per criterion. Plan before you write: identify the target reader, the required register and the number of points you must address. At C2, examiners expect sophisticated vocabulary used accurately, varied sentence structures and clear paragraphing.

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How should I approach this C2 writing task?

Plan the Review before writing, address every prompt point, keep the expected register, respect the word limit, and use feedback to improve content, organisation, grammar range, and vocabulary precision.

Task prompt

A public-policy website is collecting reviews of digital platforms used for consultation, petitions or neighbourhood decision-making. Review one you know, explaining how participation is organised, evaluating whether it broadens inclusion or rewards already confident users, and identifying the decisions for which it is most and least suitable. Consider the quality of discussion as well as the number of participants. Write your review.

Word limit: 320 words

Assessment criteria

  • Content: All points addressed with relevant detail and examples.
  • Communicative achievement: Appropriate register and tone for the target reader.
  • Organisation: Clear paragraphing with cohesive devices linking ideas.
  • Language: Wide range of vocabulary and structures used with control and accuracy.