课件内容：
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Critical Thinking and English Writing
1.1 What is Critical Thinking?
1.2 Common Writing Modes
1.3 General Writing Process
Chapter 2 – How does the Brain Work – Memory and Cognitive Biases
2.1 How does the brain work
2.2 How cognitive biases affect our think and act
Chapter 3 – Narrative Writing: from Memories to Stories
3.1 What is narrative writing?
3.2 Key elements of narrative writing
3.3 Writing strategies of narrative writing
Chapter 4 – Descriptive Writing: to Write a Picture
4.1 Five sensory details
4.2 Methods of describing a person
4.3 Methods of describing an object / a place
Chapter 5 – Figurative Language
5.1 What is figurative language?
5.2 Types of figures of speech—metaphor, metonymy, analogy, etc.
5.3 Types of figures of speech—oxymoron, paradox, and phonetic devices
Chapter Test (Based on Chapter 1-5)
Essay Writing I
Chapter 6 – Basic Essay Structure and Thesis Statement
6.1 Basic essay structure
6.2 The beginning of an essay
6.3 To develop a thesis statement
6.4 An example
PLAGIARISM: what it is, types of plagiarism, and methods to avoid it
Chapter 7 – Modes of Development for an Essay (I)
7.1 Brainstorming and Creativity
7.2 Modes of Development: Examples
7.3 Modes of Development: Explanations
7.4 Problem-Solution Writing: Cause and Effect
Chapter 8 – Modes of Development for an Essay (II)
8.1 Modes of Development: Classification and Division
8.2 Modes of Development: Comparison and Contrast
8.3 Using Definition
Essay Writing – Expository Writing
Chapter 9 – To Write an Effective Argument
9.1 What is an Argument?
9.2 Argument Types
9.3 Common Moves for an effective Argument
Chapter 10 – Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Modes
10.1 Deductive Argument
10.2 Inductive Argument
10.3 Argument from Analogy
10.4 Reasoning Modes and English Writing
Chapter 11 – Common Logical Fallacies
11.1 The Criteria for a Good Argument
11.2 Common Logical Fallacies: Problematic Premises
11.3 Common Logical Fallacies: Fallacy of Irrelevance
11.4 Common Logical Fallacies: Hasty Conclusion
Chapter 12 – Revising Techniques and Cultural Variations
12.1 Cultural Variations
12.2 Revising Techniques: Clarity in Writing
12.3 Revising Techniques: Conciseness in Writing
12.4 Revising Techniques: Use Appropriate Language
12.5 Revising Techniques: Be Active and Dynamic
Chapter Test II
《批判思维与英文写作》PPT课件 中国地质大学（武汉） 姚夏晶
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