The Essential Guide to Building Your Argument

A comprehensive and engaging book that equips readers with valuable tools for crafting persuasive arguments. With a clear and logical structure, the book covers fundamental concepts like logical fallacies, evidence gathering, and critical thinking. Real-life examples and exercises provide practical applications, while the author′s expertise and authority instill confidence. This resource goes beyond theory, offering actionable strategies for effective argumentation. The emphasis on critical thinking and the inclusion of additional resources make it a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their persuasive skills and excel in debates, negotiations, and various communication situations.
 
  -- Ernesto Vargas Gil
This adds to my generic reading list regarding the building of critical thinking skills, feeding into a range of modules as we progress from level 4 to level 6 qualifications. -- Mr Mark Warner * drupal *
Essential for PG students -- Mrs Beverley Griffiths * drupal *
Clear and easy to follow. -- Mrs Sarah Kettle-Buchanan * drupal *
Adopted for the reading list for the academic literacies project supporting midwifery students throughout their programme to develop academic skills -- Ms Jan Bowden * drupal *
Constructing arguments taxes students greatly and this simple guide takes them through the tasks involved in a clear step-by-step way. -- Professor Jonathan Parker * drupal *