TOPIC:
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- Introduce the topic of e-books and their impact on paper books
- Provide some background information or context (e.g. trends in e-book adoption, debates about the future of reading)
- State the purpose of the essay (e.g. to explore different viewpoints on the issue and offer your own opinion)
II. Body
- Discuss the view that e-books are the death of paper books
- Convenience and accessibility of e-books
- Potential for cost savings and environmental benefits
- Changes in consumer preferences or behavior
- Discuss the view that paper books will never disappear
- Appeal of the physical book as a medium
- Cultural or sentimental value of paper books
- Resistance to change or adoption of new technologies
- Weigh the arguments and present your own opinion on the issue
III. Conclusion
- Summarize the main points of the essay
- Reiterate your opinion on the future of paper books in the age of e-books
- Offer some final thoughts or recommendations on how to balance the use of different reading formats.