Some people think that genetically modified (GM) crops are a positive development. Others, however, argue that they are potentially dangerous. Discuss both these views andgive your own opinion.

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structure
Ensure that you have a clear introduction and conclusion. Generally, an introduction should clearly outline the two views and state your opinion. Add a conclusion to summarize your key points and restate your opinion concisely.
development
It’s important to expand on your ideas with specific examples or evidence. For instance, you could mention specific health impacts or provide examples of increased productivity from GM crops.
language
Work on grammar and sentence structure for clarity. For example, 'This author believes that the drawbacks of transgenic crops impact our health', and 'there is no research that references what might happen in the future'.
task achievement
The essay introduces both views, which is good for addressing the task requirements.
content
The writing demonstrates an understanding of the topic, including both potential benefits and drawbacks of genetically modified crops.

Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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