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How do I argue my point effectively?

How do I argue my point effectively?

How do I argue my point effectively?

By the end of this chapter you will be able to answer the following:

  • Why do I need to provide an argument?
  • How is language used to construct an argument?
  • What are the two groups of statements?
  • What is an argument?
  • What are the different types of argument?
  • Do I need to use logic in my argument?
  • What are fallacies within an argument?
  • How do I develop the argument?
  • How do I develop a conclusion?
  • What should I do now?

Why do I need to provide an argument?

Your dissertation is probably your first lengthy piece of independent academic writing. The question when faced with such a task is how to structure the work so that it forms an integral whole. The structure ...

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