Given the increasing prevalence of AI writing tools in academic settings, one perspective holds that such tools undermine students' independent thinking and originality; another insists that, with proper guidance, they can serve as aids to enhance learning efficiency and critical thinking. Under what conditions are AI writing tools more likely to promote rather than harm students' academic growth? Please articulate your position, and support your viewpoint with specific reasons and examples.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling