The Internet is more useful than frustrating

As a male teenager, I spend numerous hours on the Internet for many uses. Although internet can facilitate the lives of many, it is VERY frustrating to use at times. Before I present my arguments, I will rebut some of my opponent's arguments. 1. Learners can turn in better work and improve their marks. This assertion by Pro is not entirely true. Using the internet does not automatically improve the quality of the work. Pro has failed to expound how students can turn in better works and improve their marks by simply using online resources rather than others. In fact, it doesn't. For example, using primary resources can substantiate the works of the students by adding credibility to them. Also, using internet does not have any affect on the marks students receive. The grades students receive are based on the effort and quality of their works. It is ridiculous to propose that a languid student using Internet resources will receive a higher mark than an assiduous student using non-fictions and encyclopedia. 2. The Internet connects the world together. This statement also contains some fallacy. As Pro mentioned in his arguments, internet enables one to contact anyone WITH internet. According to the International Telecommunication Union, more than 60% of the world's population do not use internet. [1] With the majority of the world without internet, I challenge Pro to justify his claim that internet connects the world together. 3. The Internet also include the fact that more people are becoming socialized. Although people can now communicate with others more easily through the use of internet, this does not necessarily indicate more socialization. In fact, increased internet use actually decreases the amount of socialization in one's life. Dictionary. com defines "to socialize" as "to associate or mingle sociably with others. " [2] Staying in one's room in front of one's computer decreases association and mingling with others. 4. The Internet is more reliable because it has more resources than the encyclopedia. This is absolutely not true. The internet is not reliable at all. More resources does not mean more reliable. Internet contains trillions of information of all sorts. This stupendous quantity increases the number of false information. With the availability of internet, anyone can post anything on the internet. Wikipedia, which many students rely on for information, can be modified by anyone without having to confirm their knowledge to the subject. It is possible that a six-year old could have written an article about nuclear power. The anonymity of sources definitely discredits internet. 5. According to the University of Florida, students can "relate their interests on a personal level", which encourages the independence students need. I don't understand how this ties in to usefulness of the internet. Please explain. 6. Students are motivated to do better in schools. This is an opinion that is not supported by any facts. Internet provides millions of distraction that lead to aversion towards school works. The internet has nothing to do with increasing motivation to do better in school. 7. Parents who have little or no English skills can depend upon The Internet to help them. True statement but internet is NOT the best source of learning a new language. Google translator, which can also be modified by anyone, ignores numerous aspects of a language such as idiomatic expressions and connotations. It is an observable fact that Google translate often produces gibberish. Rather than using the internet, using books written by renowned and credible authors who fluently speak that language is a better choice. Obtaining a tutor or attending classes are also options that are better than using the Internet. 8. Students can also use The Internet if their textbook(s) do not make sense or if they need more information. Textbooks are reviewed hundreds of times by revered teachers and are authorized by the government. Turning toward internet is absurd. Also, there are people called teachers available in schools from whom the students can learn. In conclusion, many of Pro's arguments does not fully support the usefulness of internet. Many of the uses of the Internet mentioned by Pro can be seen in other, better resources. Now for my argument. .. 1. Educational Difficulties Although the Internet provides information, it is very inconvenient. With the uncertainty of sources, students are often required to spend precious time checking for credibility. They have to choose from trillions of information that may be incorrect. Also, plagiarism is a huge problematic issue. The accessibility of information through internet tempts students to simply copy and paste the website, impeding both their current educational progresses and their futures. 2. Technical Difficulties The internet has numerous functions. To be able to learn and to utilize those benefits at ease is both time-consuming and difficult. It can be very frustrating because some of the online instructions are ambiguous. 3. Dependence on the Internet. With the increased dependence on internet, having no internet connection becomes a huge problem. Slow internet connection or no internet connection frustrates millions everyday. People with internet connection knows the feelings of a slow Youtube video, lagging online games, and the error pages that pop up after 15 minutes of patient waiting. I will provide more of my arguments in next round. I await Pro's arguments. [1] . http://www.itu.int... [2] . http://dictionary.reference.com...