Writing 3 Introduction to the course Critical Writing

Writing 3 Introduction to the course “Critical Writing”

Why write? (1) I (will) need it in my work. If “yes, ” give examples (2) I use it in my daily life. If “yes, ” give examples (3) It helps me organize my thoughts. If “yes, ” give examples (4) It is useful as a problem-solving tool. If “yes, ” give examples YES or NO

4 Genres; 4 Problem-solving tools Problem-solving? (1) Argument Persuading others to take a course of action (2) Comparison (3) Cause. Analysis (4) Effect. Analysis Making a decision among a number of options Taking facilitative OR preventative steps—seen from different directions

4 Genres, applied to a single topic The Topic: “September 11 th” (1) Argument Why we should (not) allow a mosque to be built on Ground Zero Patterns of crime in New York: (2) Comparison year before and year after (3) Cause (4) Effect Why U. S. intelligence was not able to detect the attack plans How the attacks affected U. S. foreign policy in East Asia

4 Genres, applied to different topics (1) Argument (2) Comparison (3) Cause (4) Effect AE Student Association 3 rd-year internships (middle/high) school life Korean pop culture (family/classmate) trip tourism industry in Taiwan Are all of these topics suitable for writing argumentative/critical works? Explain