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Essential Guide to Building Your Argument [Mīkstie vāki]

  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 216 pages, height x width: 242x170 mm, weight: 370 g
  • Sērija : Student Success
  • Izdošanas datums: 28-Apr-2023
  • Izdevniecība: Sage Publications Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1529767911
  • ISBN-13: 9781529767919
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 216 pages, height x width: 242x170 mm, weight: 370 g
  • Sērija : Student Success
  • Izdošanas datums: 28-Apr-2023
  • Izdevniecība: Sage Publications Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1529767911
  • ISBN-13: 9781529767919
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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 demystify academic conventions. It will show you what an argument is and how it works, providing you with a framework for producing great arguments of your own.

Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. 


A practical guide on how to produce and engage with arguments

Recenzijas

A comprehensive and engaging book that equips readers with valuable tools for crafting persuasive arguments. With a clear and logical structure, the book covers fundamental concepts like logical fallacies, evidence gathering, and critical thinking. Real-life examples and exercises provide practical applications, while the authors expertise and authority instill confidence. This resource goes beyond theory, offering actionable strategies for effective argumentation. The emphasis on critical thinking and the inclusion of additional resources make it a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their persuasive skills and excel in debates, negotiations, and various communication situations.

 

  -- Ernesto Vargas Gil

About the author x
Acknowledgements xi
Introduction: What is an argument? xii
1 Why are you here?
1(18)
Why is going to university a good idea?
2(2)
What is university for?
4(2)
Hierarchies of questions
6(3)
The myth of the university
9(2)
Why university is a good idea - revisited
11(1)
Why are arguments important at university?
12(1)
What gets you a `good' mark at university?
13(3)
Arguments and criticality
16(1)
Summary
17(1)
Further reading
17(2)
2 Types of argument
19(22)
Classical and formal logic
19(1)
Deductive and inductive reasoning
20(6)
Toulmin and Rogers
26(1)
The Toulmin model
26(3)
Rogerian argument
29(1)
Arguments at university
30(2)
Types of writing
32(2)
What are academic arguments for?
34(1)
What does your discipline mean by truth?
35(4)
Summary
39(1)
Further reading
40(1)
3 Theoretical standpoints
41(22)
Cognitive biases and the problem with statistics
43(4)
Assumptions
47(1)
Theoretical frameworks
48(7)
What is literature?
55(5)
Summary
60(1)
Further reading
61(2)
4 Reading for argument
63(24)
Active reading
63(3)
Memes and fake news
66(3)
Reading complex text
69(4)
Strategies for active reading
73(2)
Reading for argument
75(9)
Reflecting on reading
84(1)
Summary
85(1)
Further reading
85(2)
5 Counterarguments
87(24)
Logical fallacies
93(3)
Generating counterarguments
96(4)
Putting it into practice
100(9)
Summary
109(1)
Further reading
110(1)
6 Structuring arguments
111(20)
Teaching an everyday skill
111(5)
Steps in the process
116(3)
Example structures
119(6)
Same question, different structures
125(4)
Summary
129(1)
Further reading
130(1)
7 Writing an argument
131(18)
Clear and simple as your argument
134(8)
Can I use the first person?
142(2)
To passive or not to passive
144(1)
How do I know what is formal?
144(1)
When reading, think like a writer
145(1)
Break any rule rather than say something outright barbarous
146(1)
Summary
147(1)
Further reading
147(2)
8 Arguing in class
149(18)
Speaking in the classroom
151(2)
Approaching academic discussion
153(2)
Create a constructive space
155(2)
Giving good presentations
157(1)
Structuring a good presentation
158(5)
Nerves
163(3)
Summary
166(1)
Further reading
166(1)
9 Making the argument your own
167(18)
Don't sweat the small stuff
168(4)
Problematising the question
172(4)
Putting it into practice
176(3)
Taking another approach
179(5)
Summary
184(1)
Further reading
184(1)
Conclusion 185(4)
Bibliography 189(4)
Index 193
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