This write-up “Why does Singapore top so many tables?” by BBC is an informative article that intends to allow immigrants or people who are trying to know more about lifestyle in Singapore to be aware what Singapore is like in many different aspects, whether it be education, safety or financially (whether it pays well). The writer presents information from a point of working adult, as she answers most of the questions that one might have when deciding whether a place is good to live in, such as is it safe, how is the education there and the availability of good jobs.The concepts are logical as these aspects are agreed by many to be some of the most important factors to consider before moving.Working adults who are planning to move to Singapore …show more content…
She gave various evidence to support her points such as Singapore is safe place to live in due to the low crime rate such as statistics and facts.By researching the crime rates and statistics for various areas, one can learn more about the safety of a town or neighbourhood, which is what the writer had conveniently included, such as the following “Last year had the lowest recorded crime rate in more than two decades - there were 80 days in which not a single robbery or "snatch theft" was recorded.”, “...locals are very relaxed about their belongings…”, “...police are also putting in place a network of cameras that will eventually cover all public housing blocks and car parks …”This would be very important to the audience of the article, as they would like to know in what way Singapore is safe, and how safe it is compared to others, as it is one of the main factors one considers when deciding whether a place is good to live …show more content…
It shows statistics on different aspects of lives of expatriates living in Singapore, including the main demographic of expatriates living here, and the level of satisfaction living here. The numbers are from a survey conducted by InterNations for expatriates, by expatriates.The point of view presented are of expatriates of different nationalities, and the intended audience is people planning on residing in Singapore. It mainly includes vital statistics on Singapore, such as the ranking of Singapore in the world for family life, quality of life and overall rank etc. Evidences that the writer uses to support his points are mainly statistics. For example, the demographic of the people the survey was conducted on is clearly shown (52% are female, and the average age is 39.3 years old, mostly moved here because sent by employers). To support the fact that Singapore is known to be an ideal place for foreign workers to reside in ,it also reveals that Singapore receives 89% of positive opinions from expats and that Singapore’s ranking in the Quality of Life Index has been in the global top ten for 3 consecutive
By including the source from which he derived these statistics, Gilbert could create a more trustworthy evidence and help convince the audience. As the argument progresses, the author uses articles from the New York Times as well as another Daily Beast article when discussing the background of the topic. These evidences are not very authoritative because they come from articles that might have bias. Both the New York Times, and the Daily Beast can be opinionated, so taking sources from less biased and more firsthand sources would be more reliable. The author also employs quotes from the protestors to support his opinion.
Crime occurs almost every day, whether it is a major or a minor crime. People steal, commit corporate crimes and even kill. Canada is viewed as being a very safe and stable place to live because people are lucky enough to have healthcare, benefits for unemployment and family needs, as well as maternity leave. However, even in the most peaceful countries crimes occurs.
That’s why the whole country is in chaos: drugs, violence, unemployment, and homelessness. The American society is the richest and most prosperous in the world but it is hardly safe and peaceful,” (Reyes 181). America shouldn’t have input on how Singapore acts
To summarize Victoria Jordan has a valid argument about the need for change regarding the numerous mass shooting that take place in America each year, but her argument could have been much stronger if she did not rely on logical fallacy to prove her points. Jordan also made it clear that change needed to be made, but she does very little in the way telling how she thinks this problem can be solved. If Jordan had given numbers, facts, and solutions it may have made some readers more aware of problem that Jordan and many other Americans
He first tries to get at the reader's emotions by bringing up the Tragedy at Newtown throughout the article. Most people know that when they see Sandy Hook or Tragedy at Newtown they first thinks about the children that died at an elementary school from a school shooter. He tells the reader about the law that was up for a vote that would allow teachers to carry guns with more training, but ends that sentence with “It was approved the day before the shootings in Newtown” (cnn). Not only does he bring up Newtown, but brings up the Colorado theater shooting that happened. He states a quote from the Colorado governor in which he basically says that he was surprised that with all the people in the theater that no one had a conceal and carry and could have stopped the shooter.
In the article, “We Call BS...”, in proclaims,” ...but because we are going to be the last mass shooting. We are going to change the law. That's what you'll read about Marjory Stoneman Douglas in textbooks…” (paragraph seven,sentences two, three and four ) Other countries are having gun laws and only a small amount of shootings are happening; They want a gun law to be passed. In the article “Issue Overview…” it talks about how gun regulations hurt law following gun owners because bad people
She talks about all the important reasons why we need gun control and why it is an issue as well. One eye-popping statistic is that a majority of the worst acts of violence dealing with a gun are by people who have never actually violated the law in America before. People say that such violent gun acts are by criminals anyway. So putting a ban on all guns from law bidding citizens would have no real effect. However, it would be good if they showed a statistical chart on all the people who committed violent guns acts and break it down to if they were criminals before or if it was their first offense.
No matter how hard one tries, a person cannot debate a proven fact. Often times, the use of facts in literature can create a strong, compelling argument. In “Rough Justice: A Caning in Singapore Stirs Up a Fierce Debate about Crime and Punishment” by Alejandro Reyes, the author uses statistics, logic, and facts to build his argument supporting Singapore’s justice system that focuses on “a sense of personal responsibility” (Reyes 182). Unlike “Rough Justice,” the editorial, “Time to Assert American Values,” lacks logic but still attempts to convince readers of going against Singapore’s caning policy. After carefully analyzing the two texts, the reader realizes that the article “Rough Justice” is the most relevant and sufficient argument because of the author’s use rhetorical appeals and
Was these shootings a point that no one is safe. This evidence show that many people are not safe in big crowded areas.
Some of the examples used in the article are the killings committed by Holmes in paragraph 13, Adam Lanza shooting kids in the Elementary School, and the NRA allowing people to have a feeling of some guns during their presentation. The credibility of the writer is evident from how he presents his facts through a well-researched topic and acknowledgment of the source of information. He understands the idea he is writing on and even uses photos to explain his facts and concepts. One can recognize the credibility through focusing on the
Crime is a blemish in almost every society. Criminals and law breakers have been around since biblical times and still haunt societies today. The American Criminal Justice System is in place to attempt to help control criminals. The idea is not to create a perfect society where no crime will be committed, but to contain the crime. Predicting crime is not an easy task, criminal justice officials take many steps to prevent crime from happening.
How does Niccol present this world of the ‘not-too-distant-future’? Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca presents an advanced world that seems realistic despite it being set in the “not-too-distant-future.’ The futuristic scene is set in such a way that the society holds elements and aspects of a traditional and mainstream community from the 1990s. Niccols’ inclusion of motifs throughout the film assist in the presentation of the futuristic world in which simple, recurring motifs such as blood and DNA, transport and perfection are used as templates to construct a complex criticism throughout the film.
Confucianism has many influences on education of Vietnam and Singapore Originated from China, Confucianism, an ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius, is considered as one of the largest religions in Asia, concerned with the principles of good conduct, practical wisdom, and proper social relationship. Among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, Vietnam and Singapore are profoundly affected by Confucian ideas in many aspects of life such as economy, policy, society and especially in education. Although both Vietnam and Singapore’s education have been influenced by Confucianism, there are similarities and differences between two countries in terms of origin, moral education
Singapore’s current political system is a democratic society. On paper, it ticks all the boxes of what makes a democratic system. It gives citizens the right to vote for the person they feel will best represent the voice of the people and address their needs. It also ensures that people have the freedom of speech and expression as stated in Article 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore. However, things do not appear to be so straightforward, there definitely is more than meets the eye.
Studying abroad more excellent than studying in Kuwait No one can deny that studying abroad is extraordinarily useful for students. Studying abroad helps students to achieve a higher level of education in plenty of fields that might not be available in their country. It also helps them to learn a plethora of material and gain experience in their life.