18.2 Problems to avoid中级英语写作.pdf

Unit 18 18.2 Problems to avoid Mistaking chronology for causation “Post hoc” fallacy : confuse chronological order with true cause and effect relationships. “after this, therefore because of this” Circular reasoning e.g. “there aren’t enough parking spaces for students on campus because there are too many cars.” “begging the question” fallacy : presents a second half that restates what is already implied in the first half. Arranging causes or effects ineffectively When arranging a multiple-cause-and-effect essay, which order of presentation? order of importance ✓put forward the most important point first ✓withhold it until the last Exercise •most important→ less important→ more important There are three reasons why I choose to study mechanical engineering. The most important is that I have always enjoyed both math and physics, and mechanical engineering seems to be the best way to combine the two . Secondly, my father is an engineer. He has always encouraged me to do something similar. Lastly, I am sure there will always be a wide variety of jobs available for qualified engineers. Exercise •less important→ more important→ most important There are three reasons why I choose to study mechanical engineering. For one thing, my father is an engineer. He has always encouraged me to do something similar. Then, I am sure there will always be a wide variety of jobs available for qualified engineers. But most importantly, I have always enjoyed both math and physics, and mechanical engineering seems to be the best way to combine the two.有缘学习更多+谓ygd3076考证资料