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Writing an Argument
Scholars advance knowledge by making arguments about texts, issues, and topics. Here’s how scholars in different disciplines approach argument.
What's at Stake
Writers need to show why their arguments are important. Here are some ways that scholars convey why a reader should care about their ideas.
Structure & Audience
Academic writers pay attention to how they organize their arguments so that readers can follow the logic of the writers’ ideas.
Evidence & Analysis
Scholars make their case by backing up their claims with evidence and by rigorously analyzing that evidence.