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. Our sister company, Moxie, developed an AI tool that analyzes academic arguments and provides comprehensive feedback ➡️ https://moxielearn.ai 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. Learn more: Academic Insight Lab ► www.academicinsightlab.org Dissertation by Design ► www.dissertationbydesign.com