After analysing the task, it is important to start brainstorming your ideas. Brainstorming is a technique which allows you to think about all your ideas in relation to a subject without having to worry about factors such as spelling, grammar, structure, etc. There are several ways of brainstorming. The mindmap and linear plan below are just two examples. |
Experts believe that, over the next decade, robots will be doing many of the jobs currently done by humans. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Visual plans/Mindmaps

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Linear plans/Bullet points
Advantages
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Disadvantages
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faster, no breaks do dangerous jobs |
unemployment cost to maintain |
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Although your ideas do need to be relevant, it is more important to concentrate on the quality of your English. |
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Look at these tasks and brainstorm ideas for each with a partner. Try using both methods to plan youressay anddecide which suits you best.
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1. The advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform to work.
2. The advantages and disadvantages of working for a big company instead of a small, family-run business.
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