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 course provides participants with all the techniques they need to know in order to state their arguments precisely, correctly and convincingly.
Online-Workshop
Monday, July 11, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
Please register your interest in this workshop with your BIGS coordinator by March 6, 2022
Trainer
Kai Hüwelmeyer
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students of all subject areas
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
12 units are applicable within the "Doctorate plus" certificate
Course Content
- Basic concepts of logic
- Deductive vs. inductive arguments
- Basic argument-patterns
- The logical structure of scientific texts and talks
- Writing style
Course Description
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 course provides participants with all the techniques they need to know in order to state their arguments precisely, correctly and convincingly.
The course 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.
The participants
- state their arguments in a precise and logically coherent way
- quickly identify strengths and weaknesses in arguments
- write accessible texts
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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