Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
One of the social concerns today relates to whether or not
libraries
are a waste of capital investment, rendering them to be replaced in the future by computers
. While
it is commonly suggested that computers
are way more cost-efficient to operate when compared to a library, others do not believe so. In my opinion, libraries
provide readers with better information
for high-level academic research; meanwhile, the internet
's benefit is the quantity of knowledge
and different viewpoints users are exposed to.
On the one hand, it is argued that libraries
will become obsolete in the future due to
computers
. This
is because the computer allows for higher work efficiency, especially when it comes to finding information
in a short amount of time. With the improved infrastructure of global internet
connection along with
the widespread access to it, as electronic devices lower their price, the internet
serves as a platform where anyone can contribute their own knowledge
about a subject. With this
vast amount of information
and search engines like Google, it takes less than a minute to find the specific piece of info you need, compared to finding a book and reading the entirety of it. A good illustration of this
can be seen when research by Harvard University has indicated that the speed at which people can have access to information
has increased by 3 times compared to 5 decades ago.
On the other hand
, others do not share this
line of thought. It is because they consider information
obtained from the internet
less reliable than that through published books. It is previously mentioned that the vast amount of knowledge
the internet
holds is one of its advantages compared to traditional printing products. However
, it's this
vastness that makes it difficult to regulate and check for the info's reliability, as practically anyone can contribute their knowledge
pretty easily. In fact, as an example, it is estimated by Yale University that over 30% of all info on the internet
is fake/misconceptions.
In conclusion, it is commonly thought that computers
should take over the roles of libraries
; meanwhile, others assume that libraries
provide trustworthy information
which the internet
/computers
can't consistently do. Personally, I tend to believe that libraries
can supply visitors with better information
, more fitting to be used as concrete evidence in university-level research and dissertations; meanwhile, the internet
's benefit is the quantity of knowledge
and different viewpoints readers can be exposed to.Submitted by yeshomeclass on
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Ensure logical progression of ideas throughout the essay, maintaining consistency and avoiding abrupt changes in topics or arguments.
coherence cohesion
Keep transitions smooth between sentences and paragraphs, using a variety of linking words and phrases effectively.
coherence cohesion
Focus on a clear thesis statement in the introduction and a restated thesis in the conclusion, providing a sense of closure.
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Incorporate relevant examples to support arguments, ensuring each example is specific and directly linked to the topic.
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