The Study Skills Programme
In the video , Helen spoke about objectivity and how your own personal feelings and beliefs can often prevent you from being objective . She gave the example that she felt strongly that zoos should be abolished . Here are the reasons she listed :
• From an animal rights standpoint , we do not have the right to breed , capture or confine animals .
• Animals in zoos suffer physically and psychologically from stress , boredom and confinement .
• Some zoos kill animals if they have a surplus .
From Helen ’ s perspective , these reasons form a conclusive argument that zoos should be abolished . However , in order to strengthen her skills of analysis and evaluation , she also provided some arguments for zoos .
• Zoos provide opportunities for people to be educated about animals and also to appreciate them . This in turn , motivates people to want to protect animals and their environment .
• Zoos often save endangered species by bringing them into a safe environment where they can be looked after .
• Zoos are a tradition in our country and they provide educational days out for all the family .
By looking at both sides of the argument , Helen can reach a conclusion . This doesn ’ t mean that she will change her point of view but it does mean that her perspective is more considered and thoughtful .
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