Hi,
I am reading different material for CR from different sources and I believe I have long ways to go but, can someone please explain to me with example/s what exactly would be in a CR paragraph, a:
- Premise
- Stimulus
- Main Point
Reason I ask is, I am going through Whiplash's CR guide. He seems to use these key words interchangeably, maybe not, but I keep getting lost in what the intended section of the paragraph is.
An example para is below:
Quote:
The pace of technological development brings a constant stream of new devices to the market, and many of them enjoy commercial success. But announcing new technology too soon after the introduction of a successful device can backfire. Once consumers hear about the new device, they may stop buying the one currently on sale. So, if a company wishes to announce the upcoming sale of a new device, it should wait until purchases of the old device have begun to decline. Which of the following, if true, would best support the analyst’s main assertion?
My take:
Quote:
The pace of technological development brings a constant stream of new devices to the market, and many of them enjoy commercial success.
- Premise/Stimulus?
Quote:
But announcing new technology too soon after the introduction of a successful device can backfire. Once consumers hear about the new device, they may stop buying the one currently on sale.
Premise / Stimulus?
Quote:
So, if a company wishes to announce the upcoming sale of a new device, it should wait until purchases of the old device have begun to decline.
Conclusion?
Also, What would be the main point of the above para? Is this something we have to come up with?
And I am guessing there are no "Assumptions" in this para, is this correct?.
Thanks in advance!