Should Detailed Crime Reporting Be Limited? — 06.05.2026

Task 2 Topic

Some people believe that detailed reporting of crimes in newspapers and on TV can lead to harmful consequences and should therefore be limited.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?

1Task analysis

Item	Detail
Essay type	Opinion (agree / disagree — to what extent)
Main topic	Whether the media should report crimes in less detail because detailed reports can cause harm
Keywords	detailed reporting of crimes · newspapers and on TV · harmful consequences · limited
Task focus	Judge whether detailed crime news causes harm and should be limited
Required position	Say clearly how far you agree or disagree and keep the same position in every paragraph
Plain-English meaning	When newspapers and TV describe crimes in great detail, it may cause problems. Should this kind of reporting be restricted?
Hidden trap	The issue is detailed reporting, not crime reporting in general. A good answer separates useful information (warnings) from harmful details (methods, graphic violence)
Chosen stance	Mostly agree. Excessive detail can encourage imitation, spread unnecessary fear and harm victims, although the public still needs essential information about crime
Main-idea plan	BP1 → detailed descriptions of methods can inspire copycat crimes · BP2 → graphic coverage spreads fear and harms victims' dignity; essential facts should remain

2Idea generation

Body 1 — Imitation and copycat crime

Detailed methods can be imitated ✓ strongest
Publicity may attract attention-seeking offenders
Young viewers are easily influenced dự phòng

Body 2 — Public fear and the dignity of victims

Graphic coverage creates exaggerated fear ✓ strongest
Victims and families suffer again
Sensational reporting can affect trials dự phòng

✓ strongest = ý dùng trong bài mẫu · dự phòng = ý thay thế, không có trong bài mẫu.

3Skeleton

Introduction

General statement: Crime stories attract audiences
Paraphrased task: Rewrite: in-depth coverage → restrict
Thesis: Mostly agree + essential information

Body 1: Detailed methods + publicity → copycat crimes

Body 2: Graphic coverage → exaggerated fear, harm to victims; keep essential facts

Conclusion: Restate the opinion → summarise both reasons → final thought

4Plan & write your paragraphs

How to use: Read the main idea, tap the cue words to add them to the box, then write your own sentence. Your essay is built automatically at the bottom and saved in this browser.

Introduction(45–60 words)

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Goal: Topic → rewrite the statement → give your opinion.

General statement

Main idea: Crime stories attract audiences

Starter: Crime stories attract large … ·

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Paraphrased task

Main idea: Rewrite: in-depth coverage → restrict

Starter: Some argue that such … ·

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Thesis

Main idea: Mostly agree + essential information

Starter: I mostly agree with … ·

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Body Paragraph 1 — Imitation and copycat crime(90–110 words)

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Goal: Reason 1: explain it and give an example.

Topic sentence

Main idea: Encourages copying

Starter: The main reason I … ·

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Explanation 1

Main idea: Unintentional guide

Starter: When journalists describe exactly … ·

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Example

Main idea: Scam tricks repeated

Starter: For example, detailed reports … ·

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Explanation 2

Main idea: Publicity attracts offenders

Starter: In addition, heavy publicity … ·

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Link

Main idea: Limit details → prevent crimes

Starter: Therefore, limiting unnecessary details … ·

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Body Paragraph 2 — Public fear and the dignity of victims(90–110 words)

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Goal: Reason 2: explain it and give an example.

Topic sentence

Main idea: Fear and suffering

Starter: Furthermore, graphic crime reporting … ·

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Explanation 1

Main idea: Exaggerated danger

Starter: If viewers are constantly … ·

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Example

Main idea: Relatives relive tragedy

Starter: For instance, the relatives … ·

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Explanation 2

Main idea: Little public value

Starter: This kind of coverage … ·

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Link

Main idea: Facts, not shock

Starter: As a result, the … ·

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Conclusion(35–50 words)

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Goal: Repeat your opinion, sum up both reasons, final thought. No new ideas!

Restated thesis

Main idea: Mostly agree

Starter: In conclusion, I mostly … ·

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Summary

Main idea: Copycat + fear + harm

Starter: Excessive detail can encourage … ·

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Final thought

Main idea: Keep essential facts

Starter: However, the media should … ·

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📝 My essay

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5Language bank (Band 5.5-6.5)

Mỗi đoạn có bảng collocation riêng. ✓ = có trong bài mẫu · + = cụm mở rộng để học viên tự dùng. 5.5 = nền tảng · 6.5 = nâng band.

Introduction

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
crime stories	noun + noun	tin tức tội phạm	5.5	✓
attract large audiences	verb + noun	thu hút lượng lớn khán giả	6.5	✓
in considerable detail	prep phrase	khá chi tiết	6.5	✓
in-depth coverage	adj + noun	đưa tin chuyên sâu	6.5	✓
negative effects on society	noun phrase	tác động tiêu cực đến xã hội	5.5	✓
essential information	adj + noun	thông tin thiết yếu	5.5	✓

Body Paragraph 1 — Imitation and copycat crime

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
detailed reports	adj + noun	các bài báo chi tiết	5.5	✓
copy crimes	verb + noun	bắt chước tội phạm	5.5	✓
planned and committed	verb phrase	được lên kế hoạch và thực hiện	6.5	✓
unintentionally provide a guide	verb phrase	vô tình cung cấp hướng dẫn	6.5	✓
potential criminals	adj + noun	kẻ có thể phạm tội	6.5	✓
online scams	adj + noun	lừa đảo trực tuyến	5.5	✓
heavy publicity	adj + noun	sự đưa tin rầm rộ	6.5	✓
become famous through violence	verb phrase	nổi tiếng qua bạo lực	5.5	✓
prevent further crimes	verb + noun	ngăn chặn thêm tội phạm	5.5	✓

Body Paragraph 2 — Public fear and the dignity of victims

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
graphic crime reporting	noun phrase	đưa tin tội phạm trần trụi	6.5	✓
unnecessary fear	adj + noun	nỗi sợ không cần thiết	5.5	✓
further suffering	adj + noun	thêm đau khổ	5.5	✓
constantly exposed to	passive phrase	liên tục tiếp xúc với	6.5	✓
violent images	adj + noun	hình ảnh bạo lực	5.5	✓
damages trust within communities	verb phrase	làm tổn hại lòng tin trong cộng đồng	6.5	✓
relive their tragedy	verb + noun	sống lại bi kịch	6.5	✓
private details	adj + noun	chi tiết riêng tư	5.5	✓
report crimes responsibly	verb phrase	đưa tin tội phạm có trách nhiệm	6.5	✓

Conclusion

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
In conclusion	linker	tóm lại	5.5	✓
should be limited	passive phrase	nên bị hạn chế	5.5	✓
excessive detail	adj + noun	chi tiết quá mức	6.5	✓
copycat crimes	adj + noun	tội phạm bắt chước	6.5	✓
stay safe	verb phrase	giữ an toàn	5.5	✓

Useful structures

Although + clause, + main clause (concession)
Noun, which + verb …, + main verb (non-defining relative clause)
If + present, + will / can + verb (conditional for results)
This means that + clause (explaining a consequence)
… be + past participle (passive voice for processes and policies)

6Self-check before you submit

Task Response: Clear position (Mostly agree) in the thesis, kept in both body paragraphs and restated in the conclusion; every reason is explained and supported by a realistic exampleCoherence & Cohesion: One reason per body paragraph, both supporting the same position; linkers In conclusion, Furthermore, In addition, For example, For instance, As a result, Therefore, However, althoughLexical Resource: Topic collocations from the Language bank; paraphrase the key words of the question (detailed reporting of crimes, newspapers and on TV, harmful consequences)Grammar: Mix simple and complex sentences (although, which, if, passive); check articles and verb formsFit for band: Realistic examples, no invented statistics, about 270–300 words in total

7🔒 Model Essay (Band 6.5)

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