Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Books Gernale, Myles Austin D.V. Aguinaldo International School

Advantages and Disadvantages of E-books
Gernale, Myles Austin D.V.

Aguinaldo International School
Feb 16, 2017

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF E-BOOKS 2
Abstract
This research analyzes the general advantages and disadvantages of e-books. Its effect on
humans and the environment. This will show an entirely new perspective since people have their
own perception on things whether they agree or disagree the e-books disadvantages and effects.
This is also to show whether people are more comfortable with books or e-books. This paper was
done at home with the help of sources and in Aguinaldo International School with the use of
surveys given to the students to assist in this research.
Advantages and Disadvantages of E-books

Throughout the years, e-books have changed the course of literature. Creating many
feasible ways to obtain texts. These books started becoming popular when devices used by
people adapted to a new reading system. One case of how E-books were introduced, in 1949 a
teacher named Angela Ruiz Robles had this idea where she wanted her students to carry a
portable device as an answer to the heavy weight of books which would be far easier to carry.
The prototype was operated by compressed air and texts were printed onto spools. However, this
was not an “Electronic” book but it was an automated reader similar to an E-book. When the
internet was already popularized, this gave birth to E-books which can be purchased, shared, and
read online. In 1971, Michael Hart a student at University Illinois was assigned on a Xerox
mainframe computer in the Materials Research Lab. The computer was intended for data
processing, but it was connected to ARPAnet, a fragment which would become the internet.
When Hart was at a grocery store he was given a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the
4th of July. This sparked up Hart’s idea, with the huge computer in his possession he typed the
Declaration of Independence into the computer. And sent out a message on ARPAnet the
document was available for download. Six people saw and took this offer and downloaded the
text. The world’s first e-book was born. And thus the ebook was well known for its extremely
mobile and versatile abilities.
E-books to expand the word itself means “Electronic books.” This is the “digital”
version of the paper book and can be physically read on electronics such as phones,
tablets, computers and others.
Statement of the Problem

E-books are renowned for their portable abilities. But since it is an electronic device it
contains hazardous chemicals and elements inside for the device to work. Electronic books are
not recommended for people who are absent minded (forgot things easily) as studies shown
people who read using e-books have a hard time listing the events in chronological order. And
electronic devices can lead to minor health problems such as eye strains and headaches.
Specifically this study seeks to answer following questions

- What are the main abilities of E-books?
- How do E-books affect the environment?
- How can E-books affect the health of humans?
- How well do people remember the information after reading a piece from a device
compared to a physical book?
- How much is the cost of E-books?
Reading will and always be the most powerful natural ability of humans.
Reading has the power to influence, express, and create the world we live on and its
unique diverse cultures. Reading can improve the intelligence of humans by its
vocabulary and information to fill the human mind. If we don’t learn reading, then
humanity will be misunderstood and unable to interpret and even write. And the world
will descend into chaos because of mishaps. Thus books and authors we know wouldn’t
exist. It’s hard to imagine a world without reading.
The greatest offer of e-books is their versatile abilities. E-books can be purchased
instantly on devices when you need a book in an instant. Able to carry one library with just one
device great for trips for a portable hassle free experience with no need to carry the heavy weight
paper books. Another big advantage is trees are much safer as trees are needed to be cut down in
order to for paper books to form therefore a safer environment.
Regardless of e-books versatile features, there are disadvantages that may drag
your e-book reading experience. Since e-books require a device to work, most devices today are
pricey in stores. Internet connection is mandatory to be able to acquire the document and its site.
No connection means you are unable to acquire the piece. Majority of devices are electronic
which means power is needed for it to function. This can be a nuisance if you are too busy
reading a prime scene and suddenly the device powers down because of no power. The devise
can be a problem to your health especially overuse. This is the “Computer Vision Syndrome”
(CVS). This can lead to eye strain and discomfort such as headaches. A Harvard Medical School
study found that reading a light-emitting e-book before bed interferes with your ability to sleep,
with your alertness the following morning, and with your overall health. There is one theory
were in a study of middle schooler's, West Chester University researchers found out that students
who read on iPads had lower reading comprehension than when they read traditional printed
books. They discovered that the kids sometimes skipped text in favor of interactive features in
the e-books, suggesting that certain multimedia in children’s e-books can be detrimental to the
practice of reading itself. However, the researchers noted that some interactive features in e-
books are designed to enhance comprehension, and that those might be more helpful than game-
type interactive graphics. Similar results were found by a small study by the Joan Ganz Cooney
Center that consisted of 32 kids reading e-books and print books with their parents. It found that
"enhanced" e-books might be distracting. Kids who read enhanced e-books—ones with
interactive, multimedia experiences were more engaged with them physically, but in the end they
remembered fewer narrative details than those who read print books or basic e-books.
Sources
https://spark.adobe.com/page/GTh9z/
http://historycooperative.org/a-history-of-e-books/
http://www.thewritesource.com/apa/apa.pdf
http://mentalfloss.com/article/69380/5-reasons-physical-books-might-be-better-e-books

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Advantages and Disadvantages of E-books

Statement of the Problem

Specifically this study seeks to answer following questions

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