Argumentation in Scientific Writing
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
Scientists have to be able to present their arguments in a precise and convincing way. However, when writing their papers, many scientists rely on intuition rather than on concrete methods. This workshop provides participants with all the techniques they need to know in order to state their arguments precisely, correctly and convincingly.
Online Workshop
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Trainer
Kai Hüwelmeyer
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
14 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
The workshop starts with the basic concepts of reasoning and logic: validity and soundness of arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning, common types of logical inferences. From these basics, we derive useful techniques for argumentation in scientific texts. Participants get the chance to apply the acquired skills directly to their own work, and they get extensive individual feedback from the trainer after the course.
Contents:
- Basic concepts of logic
- Deductive vs. inductive arguments
- Basic argument-patterns
- The logical structure of scientific texts and talks
- Writing style
Content
The participants...
- state their arguments in a precise and logically coherent way
- quickly identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments
- write accessible texts
Creditable for the Micro Certificate 'Academic Writing & Publishing'
Micro Certificates for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Certificate if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Feedback from Participants
"I particularly appreciated the clear structure, the balance between theory and practical exercises, and the lecturer's ability to explain complex concepts in a very accessible way. The examples used were highly relevant, and the interactive components helped reinforce my understanding." (Participant 2026)
"The Argumentation in Scientific Writing workshop was highly insightful and practical. It provided a clear framework for constructing logical, evidence-based arguments in academic texts. The examples and exercises helped me better understand how to build coherence and persuasiveness in scientific writing. I would strongly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their research communication skills." (Participant 2025)
"The course was excellent and managed to balance theory and practice very well. I felt that I learned a lot of new insights about argumentation that I can apply in the future and improve my writing - which came at exactly the right time for me. Overall, I very much enjoyed the course! " (Participant 2025)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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