Ossola, A. (2014, July 29). Are bilinguals really smarter? Retrieved February 26, 2016, from http://scienceline.org/2014/07/are-bilinguals-really-smarter/
Introduction
This article explores the debate of whether bilinguals are smarter than others. The author uses scientific research to more profoundly search for the answer to the question posed. Additionally, the author uses many rhetorical devices to solidify her message throughout the article.
Summary
In Alexandra Ossola’s article “Are bilinguals really smarter?”, the author focuses on the debate of whether bilinguals are more intelligent than monolinguals. Despite typical belief of monolingualism vs. bilingualism, this article states that it does not necessarily mean that one …show more content…
For example, the MRI scans that showed bilinguals use both hemispheres of their brain more than monolingual which is solid evidence I can use to provide more detail on my research topic. I will use the evidence from the research done in this article to further explore the topic of my research project. Also, I can use this article as background information to further prove the need to answer the research question at hand.
Sotelo-Dynega, M., Ortiz, S. O., Flanagan, D. P., & Chaplin, W. F. (2013). English Language Proficiency And Test Performance: An Evaluation Of Bilingual Students With The Woodcock-Johnson Iii Tests Of Cognitive Abilities. Psychol. Schs. Psychology in the Schools, 50(8), 781-797. …show more content…
The article pointed out that bilingual individuals can learn and process new or challenging concepts either in math or word problems. Additionally, the article stated that bilingual people that have a native language with their family other than English can better maintain a stronger connection with their families and culture. Lastly, the article claimed that knowing more than one language enhances higher levels of abstract thinking.
Rhetorical analysis The national center on cultural and linguistic responsiveness did a praiseworthy job of informing the audience of the benefits of being bilingual. In this article, it appeals to its ethos because the research was conducted by the national center on cultural and linguistic responsiveness. Additionally, the article appealed to its logos because it provided bullet points that contained the benefits of being bilingual.
Introduction
This article explores the debate of whether bilinguals are smarter than others. The author uses scientific research to more profoundly search for the answer to the question posed. Additionally, the author uses many rhetorical devices to solidify her message throughout the article.
Summary
In Alexandra Ossola’s article “Are bilinguals really smarter?”, the author focuses on the debate of whether bilinguals are more intelligent than monolinguals. Despite typical belief of monolingualism vs. bilingualism, this article states that it does not necessarily mean that one …show more content…
For example, the MRI scans that showed bilinguals use both hemispheres of their brain more than monolingual which is solid evidence I can use to provide more detail on my research topic. I will use the evidence from the research done in this article to further explore the topic of my research project. Also, I can use this article as background information to further prove the need to answer the research question at hand.
Sotelo-Dynega, M., Ortiz, S. O., Flanagan, D. P., & Chaplin, W. F. (2013). English Language Proficiency And Test Performance: An Evaluation Of Bilingual Students With The Woodcock-Johnson Iii Tests Of Cognitive Abilities. Psychol. Schs. Psychology in the Schools, 50(8), 781-797. …show more content…
The article pointed out that bilingual individuals can learn and process new or challenging concepts either in math or word problems. Additionally, the article stated that bilingual people that have a native language with their family other than English can better maintain a stronger connection with their families and culture. Lastly, the article claimed that knowing more than one language enhances higher levels of abstract thinking.
Rhetorical analysis The national center on cultural and linguistic responsiveness did a praiseworthy job of informing the audience of the benefits of being bilingual. In this article, it appeals to its ethos because the research was conducted by the national center on cultural and linguistic responsiveness. Additionally, the article appealed to its logos because it provided bullet points that contained the benefits of being bilingual.