C1 mistake diagnosis checklist
Goal
Evaluate advanced output for analytical rigor, scope control, and strategic language use.
Scope checks
- Is the thesis bounded or overly broad?
- Did you define context/conditions?
Evidence and inference checks
- Did you separate observation from interpretation?
- Are conclusions proportionate to evidence?
Synthesis checks
- Does conclusion integrate tensions or just repeat?
- Are competing perspectives handled fairly?
Register and style checks
- Is tone consistent with audience/institution?
- Is wording precise rather than inflated?
C1 final pass routine
- tighten thesis
- verify assumptions
- stress-test counterargument
- sharpen synthesis
- remove vague intensifiers
Mistake fix tip
C1 improvement is usually about precision and structure, not adding complexity.