Scientific research should be funded by governments rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Question:
Scientific research should be funded by governments rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Answer Hints:
It would help if you chose a position before writing. We suggest being in favor of commercial funding for scientific research. There are more reasons and stories to develop your view.

Support the view
  • Innovation and Competition
  • Faster Decision-Making
  • Targeted Research
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Cost Efficiency
Oppose the view
  • Basic Research
  • Public Goods
  • Long-Term Perspective
Answer 1
Whether scientific research should be funded by commercial or private organizations rather than governments depends on various factors, and there are arguments on both sides...

Private organizations, particularly in competitive industries, can drive innovation by investing in research that aligns with their business goals...

However, there are also significant arguments in favor of government funding for scientific research...

In practice, a combination of government, commercial, and private funding sources is often necessary to support a diverse range of scientific research...
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All Words30917255%
Top 300 Words125 (40%)49 (28%)39%
300 - 1000 Words49 (15%)42 (24%)85%
Over 1000 Words135 (43%)81 (47%)60%
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Link Words: 22 (including link phrase: 2)
Sentences: Number: 14; Average Length: 153 characters; Words/Sentence: 22
Suggestions:
IELTS Essay Format:
-Suggest using a few rare or uncommon words to demonstrate your vocabulary range and level.
Task Response:
-Ideas are usually expressed fully, but they sometimes need more support. COVID-19 vaccinations are indeed excellent examples of Private or commercial funding. It's a persuasive essay.
Coherence and Cohesion:
-Each paragraph has a precise central topic, which is developed, and cohesive devices are effectively used.
Lexical Resources:
-Lexis is mainly appropriate for the task, though there are some errors in word choice.
Grammar Range and Accuracy:
-There are various complex structures with frequent error-free sentences and reasonable control over grammar and punctuation.