学术英语理工（第二版）Unit 3.pptVIP

3. Literacy SkillsSynthesizing Using multiple sources In many cases, you find several sources which express similar ideas. Hence you need to use multiple source references where two or more sources are combined to show agreement between ideas. 3. Literacy SkillsSynthesizing Task 1. Synthesize the information from the two sources and give your comments if necessary. Read the model carefully before the exercise. (P131) 1. A number of conclusions based on research into the effects of violence in computer games seem to be flawed. Walker’s findings (2001, p.116) show that “young people who regularly play violent computer games have a tendency to be more aggressive than those who do not”. If this research compares children who have been equally exposed to violence in other media, Smith’s (2003) arguments about violence in the media are not relevant. In addition, Walker only examined violent computer games, so Smith’s argument about non-violent computer games is irrelevant. 3. Literacy SkillsSynthesizing 2. The effect of computer games on young people is a controversial topic. Davies (2003) argues that addictive computer games are addictive and cause children to spend too little time on reading, homework and social activities. However, Smith (2003) states that any popular activity can be addictive, not just computer games. He also claims that good computer games perhaps should be addictive. Although this may be true, it does not address the topic of whether computer games are harmful. Therefore he does not refute Davies’ argument. I believe that to solve this problem, parents and teachers should educate their children to lead balanced lives. 3. Literacy SkillsSynthesizing 3. Students need practical strategies to check the reliability of information on websites. Chan (2001) suggests three criteria for judging whether the information on a website is reliable. These are authorship, status of the website, and credibility of the document itself. Smith (2003) bel