Where's Your Argument?

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Michael Shoolbred (University of Birmingham, Birmingham) Helen Cooper (University of Birmingham, UK)

Where's Your Argument?

Michael Shoolbred (University of Birmingham, Birmingham), Helen Cooper (University of Birmingham, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
11 August 2022

Study & learning skills: general; Memory improvement & thinking techniques

Series: Pocket Study Skills

From first steps to final submission, this accessible guide takes students through each stage of the assignment-writing process and equips them with the skills they need to construct and develop convincing academic arguments.

Concise and compact, it offers practical advice on forming ideas, structuring arguments and finding your academic voice. The authors, both of whom are experienced in working directly with students, also provide valuable guidance on a number of important subtleties in academic writing, including expressing reservations or enthusiasm in academic writing and using evidence to convey different viewpoints.

The second edition contains new material on synthesizing ideas from different sources, as well as more varied examples of what ‘finding your academic voice means’ in the context of different assignments, including blogs and observations.

Applicable to different types of assignment, this is an essential resource for all undergraduates and postgraduates who are looking to communicate their arguments effectively and improve the quality of their academic writing.

By: Michael Shoolbred (University of Birmingham Birmingham), Helen Cooper (University of Birmingham, UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 136mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 92g
ISBN: 9781350932623
ISBN 10: 1350932620
Series: Pocket Study Skills
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 11 August 2022
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part I: Getting Started 1. Stages of the Task 2. What's the Task? Part II: Putting Ideas Together 3. Finding Out 4. Developing Your Ideas 5. Evidence? 6. Forming Your Argument Part III: Building Your Argument 7. Structuring an Argument 8. Using Paragraphs 9. Making the Argument Flow 10. Beginnings and Endings Part IV: Showing Your Argument 11. Presenting Evidence 12. Communicating with the Reader 13. Finding your Academic Voice Part V: Finalising Your Argument References Useful Sources Index

Michael Shoolbred was a lecturer and then academic skills advisor, working with students from foundation to doctoral level for 20 years. Helen Cooper has worked as an academic writing advisor and was Head of Learning Enhancement at the University of Birmingham, UK. She is now a full-time novelist.

Reviews for Where's Your Argument?

This small book is all you need to get through academic writing. It is really practical with examples. * praise from student * This is a great addition to the Pocket series. The authors address some key questions relating to argumentation, and tackle some all-too-common issues head-on. I recommend it to my students regularly. * praise from lecturer *