GRE作文改革后对argument写作所造成的变化_GRE写作

GRE作文改革后对argument写作所造成的变化

　　这里我们用粗体突出了一部分具有旧GRE特点的语句，大家可以看出它们大多是直接批评原文的逻辑漏洞，直接指出原文的结论不可靠。在论述每个逻辑缺陷时，也只是谈到了会导致原文结论不成立的反面情况和条件。

　　在新GRE中，这篇Argument后的instructions为：

　　Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.

　　下面是这篇Argument保留原来的论证素材，按照新的要求改写之后的文章：

　　In this argument, the author cites reports from local hunters as evidence for the decline of the arctic deer populations, and subsequently attributes this decline to global warming, which allegedly makes deer unable to follow their migration patterns across the frozen sea.Although the argument seems plausible at first glance, a close scrutiny will reveal that additional evidence is necessary for an effective evaluation of its validity.

　　Firstly, the author asserts a decrease in the deer populations merely based on reports from local hunters. However, such reports may not serve as a convincing indicator, since the deer might have intentionally avoided direct contact with hunters in order to survive hunting. Therefore, more persuasive evidence must be presented for a better evaluation of the populations. For example, a scientific study surveying the entire area could offer much stronger evidence for the change in deer populations. If the results of the study show that the overall populations are indeed on the decline, it will be justifiable for the argument to further discuss the reasons for it. On the other hand, if the results evidence constant or even increasing populations, the discussion of reasons for the decline in populations in the argument will be rendered groundless.