Developing your own

arguments

Formulate your

point of view

Developing your own argument

Organize evidence

Examine structure,

clarity and logic of

argument

Consider opposing

viewpoints

Revise your

argument

Formulate your point of view

Write down your argument:

• Set the scene,

• List the supporting evidence,

• Conclude

Organize evidence

• Gather all evidence.

• Assess the credibility and relevance of all evidence.

• Organize references list.

Examine structure, clarity

and logic of argument

• Any confusion, vagueness?

• Is your argument logically sound?

• Tone of writing neutral?

Consider opposing

viewpoints

• Evaluate contradicting evidence

• Assess counter arguments

Modify, adjust your argument Revise your

argument

• Identify limitations in opposing arguments

This week’s exercise:

• Write a short argument related to the 4 global

challenges presented in the course.

• Post your argument in the course’s discussion forum to

be assessed by the other students on the course.

• Assess the other arguments posted (using the 5 steps

‘Assessing arguments’ technique