Entry 2 (Newspaper)

Tanya Pakar : 6 Formula Kerjaya Impian

Submitted to : Airil Haimi Mohd Adnan, tutor

In partial requirement for BEL 313, 
Introduction to Critical Thinking,
Test #2, Semester 1 2013/2014,
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Seri Iskandar Campus, Perak Darul Ridzuan.

Submitted by : Farah Afiqah Binti Mohd Shuhaimi, UiTM #2011265206

          In my humble opinion, the article is quite an informative piece for fresh graduates, in search for jobs regardless whether it is a lifelong ambition or just a mere life-supporting jobs. It comprises of beneficial tips especially for graduates-to-be. However, despite all the tips given, the article are still lacking due to some fallacies used. Firstly, ad populum is clearly potrayed through the statement, "Untuk pekerjaan profesional seperti di syarikat antarabangsa, tidak kurang dari 200 orang dari kumpulan amat layak, memohon untuk satu kerja yang sama".

          In the statement "Memang sudah lumrah hanya sebilangan kecil graduan saja yang akan dapat mencapai kerjaya impian mereka...", there is obviously the existence of the fallacy of appeal to tradition. It is common to assume that only a small number of graduates succeeded in living their dream job due to high competition at a time. Beside that, there is also the use of slippery slope. It is clear through the statement, "Segelintir graduan gagal alam aspek Kemahiran Insan mereka. Mereka ini lazimnya tidak yakin berkomunikasi dalam bahasa Inggeris dan bahasa antarabangsa lain. Akibatnya, mereka langsung tidak dapat meyakinkan penemuduga ketika menghadiri temu duga".

          As a conclusion, it is safe to say that it is undeniable that the article is a sure helping hand for graduates out there. However, total dependency upon the tips given are not recommended as the article is clearly imbalanced due to a few fallacies used by the author. I believe, a good article is one that is free of fallacies.

(250 words)

Farah A