Topic
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodologies: Quantitative/ Qualitative
Analysis
a. Quantitative: experiments, surveys => numerical data => SPSS, ANOVA, T-cont
=> quantitative results.
b. Qualitative: videos, interviews, open-ended questions => reflection: reaction,
concentration, engagement => qualitative results.
Discussion
1. Discuss Quantitative/ Qualitative results
2. Compare existing knowledge, previous results
3. Suggest further research
IELTS Writing Task 2: Discussion essay
Discuss both views and give your opinion
View A/ B View A > View B/ A<B
Research/ Proposal writing: Discussion section
Explain and interpret results
Compare with previous results/ existing theories
o Similarity => align with previous studies
o Difference => limitations => motivation further reseach
Topic 1: Does social media usage affect negatively students' academic performance?
Analysis:
Improve (v) = enhance (v) = sharpen (v) = boost (v)
Improvement (n) = enhancement = acceleration = boost
Use (n) = application = integration = leverage = utilization
Introduction
1. Objective: This study/ finding + examines/ investigates +
How + S + V(synonym) + O(narrowed)
Noun(objective)…
2. Thesis statement:
Engagement, understanding
Cognitive overload, distraction
Improve: facilitate brainstorming and editing stages
Not improving, diminishing critical thinking and accuracies
Body 1
1. Topic sentence: understanding + engagement – contrast
IELTS: On the one hand, many people support the use of ChatGPT as it helps them to
think about possible ideas for their topic and correct grammar and vocabulary in the
end.
Contrast [highlight the importance]:
In contrast to + Noun phrase [relative clause], S + V + O(highlighted): Mở đầu Body 1
Subject, supposed to + V, V + O(highlighted): Mở đầu Body 2
Continuation [further support]:
In addition to/ In tandem with + Noun phrase(sub-theme/ theme), S + V + O
Extension [expand the mentioned theme/ sub-theme]:
Beyond + Noun phrase(sub-theme), S + V + O (expand every aspect)
Research: In contrast to the assumption that ChatGPT is inherently detrimental, several
respondents reveated that it facilitated the brainstorming and editing stages in their
academic writing-related courses.
2. Empirical Evidence (Real-life examples): Youtube, Reddit, FB => YTB: calculus
A majority of 3rd-year students majoring…..in the International University reported that AI
tools like ChatGPT assisted them to initate relevant topics for their projects or research
in…...course, such as…...and……This tool also segments the procedure by
recommending students to start with……In every phrase, students are noticed of……
3. Findings/ Claims: references: Greenhow + Lewin (2016)
According to…... (2016), [paraphrase results and meaning]. This is further evidenced
by…... (2020), who stated that [paraphrase results and meaning].
4. Comparison: [Moreover…] traditional >< social media/ Extension
Furthermore, AI tools like ChatGPT sharpen linguistic features for students’ papers
since those have been programmed for + V-ing [paraphrase line 1] (Yin et al,
2023). …….. (2023) also agrees as he/ she/ they stated that paraphrase results and
meaning.
5. Interpretation: [This aligns with the…] dialogic exchange
These superior functions, if manageed properly, indeed bolster…
Body 2
1. Topic sentence: cognitive overload, distraction – contrast [However, the same
features…]
IELTS: On the other hand, I contend that students abusing ChatGPT will become lazy in
their thinking and deal with wrong information.
Research: However, ChatGPT is supposed to improve university students’ academic
writing steps, fosters the reduction in their critical thinking and accuracies of data.
2. Evidence: Shakespeare’s summary video >< entertaining video
Participants, particularly 3rd-year students majoring…..in the International University,
concerned about the critical thinking reduction when depending on AI tools in their
projects [Paraphrase the sentence about critical thinking in ChatGPT]
3. Findings/ Claims: Junco (2012), Ophir (2009)
According to…... (2016), [paraphrase results and meaning]. This detrimental effect is
strengthened/ reinforced based on research conducted by…... (2020), who clarified that
[paraphrase results and meaning].
4. Extension
Moreover, inaccuracies arising from… + V [paraphrase inaccuracies in ChatGPT].
Paraphrase reference about inaccuracies (…..., 2012)
5. Interpretation: self-regulation absence
The over-reliance on ChatGPT, without awareness, not only diminishes paper quality
but also their high-orther thinking.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the fin dings indicate that S + V, while S + V [from two Interpretation
of Body 1, 2]