Strengthen Your Argumentation Skills: Effective Persuasion Techniques.
The impact of a scientific paper depends on its persuasive power. In this workshop we will analyze samples of scientific research papers to reflect upon its argumentative structure. Different argument types are distinguished, e.g. mathematical proof, probabilistic reasoning, analogical reasoning, inference to the best explanation, modeling, quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis, hermeneutical methods, thought experiments, etc. For interdisciplinary research it may be helpful to look beyond the fence and learn what methods are used in other sciences to apply them for your own research. The aim of this workshop will be to improve the argumentation skills of the participants enabling them to write better papers.
Learning results:
- reflecting on the scientific methodology
- distinguishing good and bad arguments
- improving the argumentation skills
- learning how to structure a research papers
- enabling to write better papers
- enhancing the persuasive power of a paper
Main topics:
- The structure of a scientific research paper
- Arguments in science:
- mathematical proof
- probabilistic reasoning
- analogical reasoning
- inference to the best explanation
- modeling
- quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis
- hermeneutical methods
- thought experiments
- Methods of interdisciplinary research
- The review process in science
Requirements for participation: Since the course is conducted in a shortened online format, and you will still receive one credit point for it, there is a self-study component in addition to the online sessions. The assignments will be provided one week before the seminar begins.
Contact
Tatsiana Radziyeuskaya
Qualification management