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CJBS Guide: Engaging with Resources & Building Arguments

The CJBS Guide is to help learners of the business school navigate key academic skills and support offered by the Information and Library Services team.

Introduction

In your assignments you will be expect to interact with external sources, and engage, discuss, and critique. This page discusses how to build a strong argument, supported by academic sources.

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Engaging with Resources and Building Arguments Video

Synopsis

Engaging with Resources and Building Arguments Key Takeaways:

  • Academic essays follow a standard structure with an introduction, 2-4 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
     
  • Each paragraph should focus on one point of your argument.
     
  • Paragraphs need to be made up of your own thoughts and analysis and must be written in your own words.

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