Academic Argument

Academic Argument

            The article discusses the process of constructing and analyzing an effective argumentative essay. It starts with having a proposition, which states the issue to be debated upon. The position of the writer is another crucial element, determining the arrangement of details and evidences to convey a logical sequence. The careful planning, structuring and drafting follow once the logical structure of the paper is constructed. Extensive research is done to find evidences to support claims. Making an effective introduction to raise the argument, define terms and explain the subject area can be helpful to get the interest of the readers. The body of the paper discusses and provides the evidences, results of the research, makes significant use of narration, description, and exposition to clarify ideas, builds some other arguments to support the thesis statement, and refute and concede the ideas or arguments of the opposing view. The conclusion reiterates the argument of the paper, and gives the writer the chance to reflect on the paper. It usually indicates some of the ideas learned by the writer, his or her suggestions or recommendations, and directions which he or she hopes to pursue in the future. In relation to the work of  (2001), the basic structure of an academic argument was followed.  (2001) emphasized his argument by stating the significance of skills in historical analysis as an essential element on military decision-making. His proposition was supported by several evidences, such as statistics and direct quotes from officials, proving its importance and advantages to the soldiers of the Australian Defense Force (ADF), and the nation itself. For his conclusion, the author restated his argument and gave suggestions on how to improve the soldiers’ knowledge by learning from other institutions and applying them on their own institution.

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