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本帖最后由 gantian 于 2010-1-27 10:20 编辑
第一次作业--分析AWIntro
[AWIntro笔记]
Analyze an Argument Task:
Ability:
understand, analyze, and evaluate arguments
convey your analysis
Task:
discuss the logical soundness. (Critically examining the line of reasoning and the use of evidence)
Attention:
• what is offeredas evidence, support, or proof
• whatis explicitly stated, claimed, or concluded
• whatis assumed or supposed, perhaps without justification or proof
• whatis not stated, but necessarily follows from what is stated
/*也就是要分清楚什么是事实,什么是推理(<= 推理是用来怀疑和反驳的)*/
Preparing for the Argument Task:
• carefully read the argument—you might want to read it over more than once
• identify as many of its claims, conclusions, and underlying assumptions as possible /*区分事实和推理*/
• think of as many alternative explanations and counterexamples as you can /*找出他因和反例*/
• think of what additional evidence might weaken or lend support to the claims
• ask yourself what changes in the argument would make the reasoning more sound
Interpret Numbers, Percentages, and Statistics
They are evaluated as evidence that is intended to support the conclusion.
Argument topics are used only as evidence in support of a conclusion, and you should always consider
whether they actually support the conclusion.
/*……*/
[Sample 1]
Hospital statistics regarding people who go to the emergency room afterroller skating accidents indicate the need for more protectiveequipment. Within this group ofpeople, 75 percent of those who hadaccidents in streets or parking lots werenot wearing any protectiveclothing (helmets, knee pads, etc.) or anylight-reflecting material(clip-on lights,glow-in-the-darkwrist pads, etc.). Clearly, thesestatistics indicate that by investing in high-quality protective gearand reflective equipment, roller skaters will greatly reduce their riskof being severely injured in an accident.
[Score 6]
因为作文大讲堂上有这篇,所以笔记写在纸质书上
[Score 5]
(*指出了整体的因果关系s*)The argument presented is limitedbut useful. It indicates a possible relationship between a high percentage of accidents and a lackof protective equipment.(*e*) (*第1点*)The statistics cited compel a further investigation of the usefulness of protective gearin preventing ormitigating roller-skating related injuries. However,the conclusion thatprotective gear and reflective equipment would"greatly reduce.risk ofbeing severely injured" is premature. (*第2点*) Data is lacking with reference to the totalpopulation of skaters and the relative levelsof experience,skill and physical coordination of that population.It is entirelypossible that further research would indicate that most serious injuryis averted by the skater'sability to react quickly and skillfully inemergency situations.
(*第3点*)Another area ofinvestigation necessary before conclusions can be reached is identification of the types of injuriesthatoccur and the various causes of those injuries. The article failsto identifythe most prevalent types of roller-skating related injuries.It also fails tocorrelate the absence of protective gear and reflectiveequipment to thoseinjuries. For example, if the majority of injuriesare skin abrasions and closed-head injuries, then a case can be madefor the usefulness of protectiveclothing mentioned. Likewise, ifinjuries are caused by collision with vehicles(e.g. bicycles, cars) orpedestrians, then light-reflective equipment mightmitigate theoccurences. However, if the primary types of injuries aresoft-tissueinjuries such as torn ligaments and muscles, back injuriesand the like, then agreater case could be made for training andexperience as preventative measures.
Present Your Perspective on an Issue Task:
Ability:
think critically
clearly express thoughts
Task:
present a compelling case for your own position on the issue
Strategies:
use of examples, development and support, organization, language fluency, and word choice.
• carefully read the claim made in the topic and make sure you understand the issue involved; if it seems unclear, discuss it with a friend or teacher
• think about the issue in relation to your own ideas and experiences,to events you have read about or observed, and to people you haveknown; this is the knowledge base from which you will developcompelling reasons and examples in your argument that reinforce,negate, or qualify the claim in some way
• decide what positionon the issue you want to take and defend—remember you are free to agreeor disagree completely or to agree with some parts or some applicationsbut not others
• decide what compelling evidence (reasons and examples) you can use to support your position /*积累素材是平时最应该注意的一个部分*/
Explore the complexity of a claim: /*这些问题用来审题,从而把问题展开才好写*/
• What, precisely, is the central issue?
• Do I agree with all or with any part of the claim? Why or why not?
• Does the claim make certain assumptions? If so, are they reasonable?
• Is the claim valid only under certain conditions? If so, what are they?
• Do I need to explain how I interpret certain terms or concepts used in the claim?
• If I take a certain position on the issue, what reasons support my position?
• What examples—either real or hypothetical—could I use to illustratethose reasons and advance my point of view? Which examples are mostcompelling?
[Sample 1]
“Inour time, specialists of all kinds are highly overrated. We need moregeneralists—people who can provide broad perspectives."
Interpretation for the topic:/*解题*/
• What are the main differences between specialists and generalists? What are the strong points of each? /*先弄清楚概念*/
• Do these differences always hold in various professions orsituations? Could there be some specialists, for example, who alsoneed to have very broad knowledge and general abilities to performtheir work well?
• How do generalists and specialists function in your field?
• What value do you think society places on specialists andgeneralists? Are specialists overvalued in some situations, and not inothers? /*针对 overrated 辩证地来思考*/
• Does society really need more generalists than it has? If so, what needs would they serve?
[Score 6] 记在作文大讲堂P18
[Score 5]
[直接指出论点支持Specialist]
[开头段:列举了Generalist的一些特点,通过让步更强调Specialist]
Specialists are notoverrated today. Moregeneralists may be needed, but not to overshadow the specialists.Generalists can provide a great deal of information on many topicsofinterest with a broad range of ideas. People who look at the overallview of things can help with some of the large problems our societyfaces today. But specialists are necessary to gain a betterunderstanding of more in depth methods to solve problems or fixingthings.
[Specialist事例1:通过事例对比出Generalist 和 Specialist在medical field一个专业领域的区别]
One good example of why specialists are not overrated is in the medical field.Doctors are necessary for people to live healthy lives. When a personis sick, he may go to a general practitioner to find out the cause ofhis problems. Usually, this kind of "generalized" doctor can help mostailments with simple and effective treatments. Sometimes, though, asickness may go beyond a family doctor's knowledge or the prescribedtreatments don't work the way they should. When a sickness progressesor becomes diagnosed as a disease that requires more carethan a familydoctor can provide, he may be referred to a specialist. Forinstance, aperson with constant breathing problems that require hospitalizationmay be suggested to visit an asthma specialist. Since a family doctorhas agreat deal of knowledge of medicine, he can decide when hismethods are noteffective and the patient needs to see someone who knowsmore about the specific problem; someone who knows how it begins,progresses, and specified treatments. This is an excellent example ofhow a generalied person may not be equipped enough to handle somethingas well as a specialized one can.
[Specialist事例2:通过事例对比出Generalist 和 Specialist在teaching上的区别]
Another example of a specialist who is needed instead of a generalist involves teaching. Ingrammar school, children learn all the basic principles of reading,writing, and arithematic. But as children get older and progress inschool, they gain a better understanding of the language andmathematical processes. As the years in school increase, they need tolearn more and more specifics and details about various subjects. Theystart out by learning basic math concepts such as addition,subtraction, division, and multiplication. A few years later, they areready to begin algebraic concepts, geometry, and calculus. They arealso ready to learn more advanced vocabulary, the principles of how alllife is composed and how it functions. One teacher or professor cannot provide as much in depth discussion on all of these topics as wellas one who has learned the specifics and studied mainly to knoweverything that is currently known about one of thesesubjects. Generalized teachers are required to begin molding studentsat a very early age so they can get ready for the future ahead of themin gaining more facts about the basic subjects and finding out newfacts on the old ones.
[结尾段,总结以上2个例子,同时再次对比Specialist和Generalist]
These are only two examples of why specialists are not highly overrated and more generalists are not necessary to the point of overshadowing them. Generalistsare needed to give the public a broad understanding of somethings. But , specialists are important to help maintain the status,health, and safety of our society. Specialists are very necessary. |
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