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Some people think universities should provide practical knowledge rather than theoretical subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The primary purpose of tertiary
education
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 is to prepare graduates for their
future
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 careers. It is often said that universities educated their student with
the
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theoretical subjects. Some people argued to include practical and
skills
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skill
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knowledge
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 as well. In my opinion, the university should organise their course or
education
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 scheme for practical
knowledge
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 the same as theoretical
knowledge
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.
This
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 essay will discuss the debate and give a concluding view.
First
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 and foremost, people go to universities to attend higher
education
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 and ensure their
future
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 with
a better careers
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a better career
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. Apart from
this
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, theory
knowledge
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 is not enough for
students'
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students
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prepare
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to prepare
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 for their
future
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 after graduation.
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, many people are unemployed due employers often value experience over
education
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, and there is so much competition among graduates to start over others. With the additional practical
knowledge
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 from universities, students will have some experience before landing their
first
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 jobs and preparing for
future
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 life.
In addition
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, students will develop their character and attain some of the most experience before graduating. In my conclusion, practical skills should be included in university
education
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,
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furthermore
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 the graduates will achieve their
aspiration
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aspirations
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 in their job if they are well equipped with
knowledge
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 and skills together.

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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