The Independent Writing Task For this task, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue. You have 30 minutes to complete your essay. Typically, an effective essay contains a minimum of 300 words. Your essay will be judged on the quality of your writing. This includes the development of your ideas, the organization of the essay, and the quality and accuracy of the language you use. In the real test, if you finish your essay before the allotted time is up, you may click the Continue icon to end this section. Question Directions: Read the question below. You have 30 minutes to plan, write and revise your essay. Typically, an effective essay will be at least 300 words long. Question: Do you believe that class attendance should be optional or mandatory for university students? Defend your choice with specific reasons and examples.