Course selection
Effective argumentation
Audience: PG taught
Date: Tuesday 1 April 2025
Times: 11.00 to 12.00
Key details: An informal workshop to improve your confidence in writing at PGT level.
Course information
The workshops will be open to all PGT students and aim at increasing students鈥� confidence in approaches to writing, in order to increase both their capability in written assessments and transferable skills to support their next career stage (whether continuing to PGR study or entering into employment).
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In the workshops, we will听not proof-read, edit, or discuss any assessed work that is not yet submitted.
Aims and objectives
By the end of the workshop you should be able to:听
1. Understand the different types of sources
2. Understand how sources are useful in creating effective evidence
3. Gain confidence in critical analysis
4.听Understand the need for argumentation in academic writing
5. Understand methods you can use to improve听your argumentation听
Tutors
Dr Rebecca Wilson
Course provider
IELLI
Email: ielli@st-andrews.ac.uk