Writing

Writing Paper Part 1. Task Type: Essay - Technology

Question

In your English class you have been talking about technological developments. Now
your teacher has asked you to write an essay.
People have become overly-dependent on technology with the
result that we are not as mentally challenged as we used to be.
Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:

1. positive ways in which technology simplifies tasks that would

otherwise be time-consuming.
2. the extent to which technolgy stops us working things out for
ourselves.
3 ................ (your own idea)
Write your essay for your teacher (around 140-190 words).
What you need to do to pass
Use our checklist first to understand what the examiner wants you to do.
Ideas for writing
Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:

In which ways does technology simpify tasks?

E.g. Researching subjects on the Internet? Finding your way around using Sat
Navs?

How might technology limit out ability to work things out mentally?
E.g. Are search engines making research skills redundant? Are we becoming overreliant on devices and losing our ability to work things out for ourselves?

Is there another way of looking at the issue?

E.g. Are we learning new skills following technological developments, for example,
online networking?

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Drafting and proofreading your work

You should look at your first draft of the task and decide:

Have you responded to the statement and the notes appropriately?

Is the essay organised in a clear and logical way?

Is the language correct with a good range of structures?

Will the reader enjoy reading your essay? Is the style OK?
If the answer to any of these questions is 'no' you will need to do some more
drafting!

Writing Checklist
Writing Paper Part 1. Task Type: Essay
Content
Should include a discussion of both the advantages of technological
developments as well as addressing any negative effects on us. Include a
short conclusion giving your opinion and offering an idea of your own.
Communicative achievement
Semi-formal. The teacher would be informed and would know what
your own opinion is.
Organisation
Could include a brief introductory paragraph. The points in the main
body of the essay should be in a logical order, i.e. the impact of
technology to begin with, the skills/knowledge we may be losing later.
The final paragraph should be a conclusion with an idea of your own.
Language
Language of opinion ('In my view....'), and argument and comparison
('On the one hand....'; 'However, a major drawback would be ....'). Aim
for a variety of language (e.g. advantages and disadvantages = pros and
cons; pluses and minuses).
Should not contain major errors that lead to misunderstandings or that
irritate the reader.

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Capacitacin Corporativa Coaching Lingstico en Ingls

Tutoras Especiales
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Celular: + 54 9 351 5513625