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- University essentials
- Critical thinking
Argument analysis is the process of breaking down an argument to determine if it is logical and well-supported. This helps you think critically, which is one of the key skills required in university study. In this section, we will start by learning about the key steps and elements of argument...
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- University essentials
- Critical thinking
- Argument analysis
Selecting credible sources for your assignments enhances the quality and reliability of your work, making your arguments more persuasive and impactful. On the other hand, choosing the wrong sources can make your arguments weaker. Find out the difference between a strong and weak argument, and what information sources are considered...
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The first step of any assignment should be to become familiar with the assignment instructions. This will help you to know exactly what is required by the task and help you to focus your energy on the right tasks. The following example explains how to analyse a task in order...
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- University essentials
- Critical thinking
- Introduction to critical thinking
When it comes to critically analysing articles at university, there are generally four steps that you need to work through: identifying the topic, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Let's take a look at what's involved at each stage. Identifying the topic The first step in the critical analysis of a text...
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- University essentials
- Critical thinking
- Argument analysis
Understanding how the persuasive language authors use can help us to understand their potential motivations and biases. On this page, we'll examine how an author has used persuasive language in their argument. First of all, read the article The cost of change. Then, read the Persuasive language analysis section to...
