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Developing a Critical Argument


Any thesis has to present an original piece of research and, to be convincing, you need to develop a clear and strong argument. We invite you to a discussion of how to demonstrate critical thinking as you build the argument of your thesis. Please bring along a draft section for discussion.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this seminar, you will better understand:

  • The relationship between critical/evaluative thinking and academic writing
  • How to structure a critical argument
  • The language of critical argument