How to Develop an Academic Argument

An argument is a key feature of academic writing. Academic arguments consist of a main idea or “claim” and evidence to support the claim. Developing an academic argument includes a search of the literature to familiarize yourself with arguments made by other researchers in your field of study. This step is critical for addressing counterarguments and objections. Otherwise, your argument may be perceived as biased and not credible. In this highly practical webinar, Dr. Jessica Parker helps you understand the key components of an academic argument and how to develop your argument.
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Content Covered in This Video:
00:00 - Introduction and Housekeeping
04:15 - Key Terminologies
07:09 - Academic Arguments Across Disciplines
08:38 - Components of an Academic Argument
19:35 - Differences Between a Simple Claim and Complex Claim
25:09 - Developing Counterarguments
35:00 - Three Argumentative Writing Methods
48:25 - Questions and Answers
55:20 - More Information About Academic Writing Center
Highlights
- 📚 The webinar covers the foundational components of an academic argument, including thesis statements, claims, evidence, and counterarguments.
- 💡 Three argumentative writing methods are presented as examples.
- 🔍 The webinar emphasizes the importance of logical reasoning and explicit writing in academic arguments.
- 🌐 Distinctions are made between topics and thesis statements, as well as between simple and complex claims.
- 📖 The webinar offers resources for further understanding argumentation across different disciplines.
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