Where's Your Argument?

This guide provides students with practical advice on how to write assignments, from developing ideas to structuring arguments and finding their academic voice. It covers important subtleties such as expressing reservations and enthusiasm and using evidence to convey different viewpoints. The second edition includes new material on synthesizing ideas from different sources and more varied examples. It is an essential resource for undergraduates and postgraduates looking to improve their academic writing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive guide is designed to assist students in navigating the entire process of assignment writing, from initial steps to final submission. It provides a step-by-step approach that equips learners with the necessary skills to construct and develop compelling academic arguments. With its concise and compact format, the book offers practical advice on forming ideas, structuring arguments, and finding one's academic voice.

The authors, both of whom have extensive experience working directly with students, also provide valuable guidance on a range of important subtleties in academic writing, such as expressing reservations or enthusiasm and using evidence to convey different viewpoints.

The second edition of this book includes new material on synthesizing ideas from various sources and provides more varied examples of what it means to find one's academic voice in different assignments, including blogs and observations. This resource is applicable to a wide range of assignment types and is essential for all undergraduates and postgraduates who seek to communicate their arguments effectively and enhance the quality of their academic writing.

ISBN-13: 9781350932623
Edition number: 2 ed