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Common Logic Patterns in English Argumentation Logic patterns are modes to develop ideas and to conclude conclusions. Generally speaking, there are 9 commonly used logic patterns of arguments. In academic writing: direct statement, induction, deduction, analogy, illustration, quotation, comparison, disproof , and cause and effect. Direct statement Direct statement is the logic pattern by which the author develops his idea by direct stating: defining, explaining, reasoning and analyzing. The very often taken mode of direct statement is: first, second, third. In The Great Transition the author writes China is attracting enormous attention for very good reason. The reason is not just that China is big or that its economy is the only one that is been able to sustain rapid growth over the last three years. It is that China is now profoundly affecting the competitive capabilities of multinational corporations. Companies throughout the world are affected by the impact of low-cost Chinese manufacturing on worldwide pricing, for instance, whether or not they have operations there or engage in direct trade. Beneath the surface of Chinas enormous accomplishments is a complicated story: The countrys astonishing growth and exploding domestic market promise huge opportunities. But that growth also masks systemic weaknesses. Chinas comparative manufacturing advantage makes it an alluring platform from which to export to the rest of the world. But that platform sits in a fast-changing and high-risk operating environment that has frustrated many firms quests for profits effects of openness were similar than over previous decades, and openness generated substantially greater benefits for the more advanced economies than for the less developed economies. Induction Induction is the logic pattern by which the author develops his idea by obtaining general laws from particular facts or various studies. The often taken model is: previous studies.., our study.., we conclude.... Thus in a