Write about the following topic: The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Internet
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has become a critical component in
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life. It has completely changed our method of interaction. Some
people
believe that
this
way of communication has more benefits.
However
, other
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that it has more cons than pros. We will discuss both
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scenarios and will give our opinion. With the advent of globalization,
people
especially youth are working in foreign
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countries
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. Earlier when we
were
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not
having
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access to
internet
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the internet
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, it was very difficult to talk to our
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ones who were
leaving
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living
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thousand
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of miles away from us, but
internet
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the internet
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has changed everything drastically. We can now communicate
to
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our family
member
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members
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easily by calling them either
audio
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via audio
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or even video calls. To illustrate, my elder brother lives in Norway with his family. So, it is very easy for us to talk to him through WhatsApp or other mediums. Whenever my parents miss him they just call him and can easily talk to him.
Moreover
, it
also
helps to communicate
to
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other guys through
vairous
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various
platforms. We can make friends and
share
various information. So, we now have accessibility to interact with anyone through social
media
.
On the other hand
,
they
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are many cons that
comes
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with
this
way of communication.
Firstly
,
People
now are not fond of face-to-face interaction and try to skip sitting with someone and talking.
This
lead to
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a lack
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in
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confidence in
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the person
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and they do not art of talking
also
because they have not done it.
Secondly
, when we used to sit with our elderly
people
, they used to
share
their valuable experiences of life, which you will not find anywhere on
internet
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the internet
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and social
media
.
Moreover
,
youth
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the youth
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of today use social
media
to interact with others,
do
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friendship
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friends
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with them,
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comes
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in
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relationship
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relationships
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. They
share
important information and other
person
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people
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misuse that and betray them.
This
is how social
media
is impacting the most today. In my opinion, I would say
internet
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the internet
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definitely is a boon to us. It
help
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helps
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us
in communicating
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communicate
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to
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with
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our
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ones easily and we can
share
information but everything that has advantages
have
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has
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some disadvantages
also
. So, we should use it
in providing
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us benefits only not to misuse us.
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Your essay addresses both views on the impact of the internet and social media on communication, which is good. However, be sure to elaborate more on each point to make your arguments stronger and clearer.
logical structure
Try to use more cohesive devices and transition phrases to make your writing flow better. This will make your arguments easier to follow.
introduction conclusion present
Ensure that your introduction and conclusion are more robust. The introduction should set more context, and the conclusion should sum up the arguments more effectively.
relevant specific examples
Include more relevant and specific examples to support your main points. This will strengthen your essay and make it more convincing.
clear comprehensive ideas
You have provided a balanced discussion of both views on the impact of social media on communication.
relevant specific examples
Your personal example about your brother adds a personal touch and makes your argument more relatable.

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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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