In the context of today's digital technology profoundly reshaping the way we learn, many higher education institutions are accelerating the migration of their programs to online platforms, while others insist on the irreplaceable value of the traditional campus experience. Given that university education is not merely about knowledge transfer but is also regarded as a space for cultivating critical thinking, social skills, and professional networks, can online learning truly achieve these goals? Please articulate your position on the proposition that "universities should prioritize investing in high-quality online courses over maintaining costly campus facilities," and support your stance with specific reasons and examples.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling