A strong academic argument isn't about having the loudest opinion. It's about making the strongest case.
A simple framework:
1. Start with a clear research question.
2. Introduce the topic and explain why it matters.
3. State your thesis in one clear sentence.
4. Build each section around one main idea.
5. Support every claim with credible evidence.
6. Analyze the evidence don't just describe it.
7. End by answering the research question and explaining why your findings matter.
Great academic writing isn't complicated.
It's clear, logical and evidence-based.
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This toolkit is expected to guide peacebuilders and civil society organizations to effectively produce counterspeech.
LGBTIQA+ people are stripped off their humanity and viewed as characters to be played when the story needs a prop. Let's demand better from the media !