Critical Thinking Skills - Developing Effective Analysis and Argument(2)

Words used to reinforce the line of reasoning (2)
Certain words can be used to indicate that new
information is being introduced that further
reinforces the direction of the line of reasoning.
These include words such as also; in addition;
besides; too; furthermore; moreover.
Adding similar reasons
When reinforcing a line of reasoning, the author
may wish to add reasons similar to those already
presented. This can be signalled by words such
as: similarly; equally; likewise; in the same way.
Not only can Feng Shui help to guard your health,
it is believed to protect and enhance your wealth
and prosperity.
The amount of time that animals such as
chimpanzees spend on grooming each other is not
only linked to the composition of the social group,
but also to the size of that group.
In addition to developments within chemistry,
developments within information technology have
opened up new possibilities for biochemical
research at the molecular level.
Similarly, the Chinese martial arts are not merely
about fighting, but offer tools for understanding
mind and motivation.
In the same way, when we look at the neo-cortex
of humans, we learn about the evolution of our
own social habits.
Likewise, applying chemical knowledge to
biological problems has opened up new avenues of
business and many spin-off industries.
Strengthening the argument
At other times, authors can use words such as
filrthemore; moreover; indeed; what is more; such
as; in order to indicate that they believe a reason
is particularly good, or that its addition to the
line of reasoning makes a more convincing case.
Furthermore, Feng Shui is used in business in order
to help keep customers and employees happy.
Moreover, the development of language in humans
Adding different reasons
may be directly related to the size of human
communities, which makes grooming impossible as
At other times, the author may choose to
a key form of communication.
reinforce the argument by adding new
Indeed, the reorganisation of scientific departments
and different reasons. Authors often indicate
to encourage work across disciplines such as physics
that are adding new reasons using words and material science has led to much excitement
such as in addition; besides; as well as . ..; not about research on the boundaries of each discipline
only. .. but also . . .
as well as opening up new areas of
entrepreneurship.
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