WMST6902 - Arguing the Point

Postgraduate

UoS Description:

This core unit of study aims to develop scholarly skills of research, writing and argumentation. Through the study of different examples of academic research, we will carefully draw out why and how certain research and argumentation strategies are privileged in different texts. We will also closely examine different genres of academic writing and different modes of research (including empirical research). The unit will encourage students to develop their own argumentation skills and research practices.

UoS Learning Situations:

2 hours per wk

UoS Assessment:

1,000 word thesis problematic; 2-3,000 word literature review; 2-3,000 word thesis ouline; 6-8,000 word thesis chapter