Chapter 1: Why Are You Here? Chapter 2: Types Of Argument Chapter 3: Theoretical Standpoints Chapter 4: Reading For Argument Chapter 5: Counterarguments Chapter 6: Structuring Arguments Chapter 7: Writing An Argument Chapter 8: Arguing In Class Chapter 9: Making The Argument Your Own
Struggling to know why arguments are important at university? Unsure about what an argument is, how they work, or how to produce one? Then you have come to the right place! Covering both written and verbal arguments, this practical guide will demystifying academic conventions. It will show you what an argument is, how an argument works, and providing you with a framework for producing great arguments of your own.
Dave Rush is Student Development Manager at Skills for Success at University of Essex, with a particular interest in teaching writing, critical thinking and reading skills