英语作为外语学习者的辩论技巧指南:ProCon.org

IF 3.6 2区文学 Q1 LINGUISTICS

Relc Journal Pub Date : 2023-03-05 DOI:10.1177/00336882231157463

Yan Zhang

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一篇写得好的议论文需要对主题进行彻底的分析，并有足够的证据支持。然而，获取有关主题的信息，总结阅读材料，然后以议论文的形式呈现它们可能是一项具有挑战性的任务，特别是对英语作为外语(EFL)的学习者来说。ProCon.org就100多个有争议的话题提供正反观点。该网页的特点是一个平衡的正反格式，易于阅读，并强调在议论文写作中考虑一个主题的两个方面的重要性。虽然这个网站不是专门为写作课程设计的，但对于希望提高辩论技巧的英语学习者和希望将批判性思维融入写作课程的教师来说，它是一个宝贵的资源。这篇技术评论涵盖了网站的内容和自学技巧，以及教学应用。

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English as a Foreign Language Learners’ Guide to Argument–Counterargument Skills: ProCon.org

A well-written argumentative essay requires a thorough analysis of the topic with sufficient supporting evidence. However, obtaining information on the topic, summarizing the reading materials, and then presenting them in the form of an argumentative essay can be a challenging task, especially for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. ProCon.org offers pro and con arguments on over 100 controversial topics. The webpage features a balanced pro/con format that is easy to read and emphasizes the importance of considering both sides of a topic in argumentative writing. Although the website is not intended specifically for writing courses, it is a valuable resource for EFL learners who wish to enhance their argumentative skills and for teachers who wish to incorporate critical thinking into their writing courses. This technology review covers the content of the website and tips for self-study, as well as pedagogical applications.

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Relc Journal LINGUISTICS-

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8.10

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10.00%

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期刊介绍： The RELC Journal is a fully peer-reviewed international journal that publishes original research and review articles on language education. The aim of this Journal is to present information and ideas on theories, research, methods and materials related to language learning and teaching. Within this framework the Journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current enquiry as first and second language learning and teaching, language and culture, discourse analysis, language planning, language testing, multilingual education, stylistics, translation and information technology. The RELC Journal, therefore, is concerned with linguistics applied to education and contributions that have in mind the common professional concerns of both the practitioner and the researcher.