Argument
- A
dissertation should present a clear and cogently expressed argument.
- Transitional
paragraphs and sentences do more than assist smooth prose: they sharpen
and clarify the argument.
- Citing
the argument of an eminent scholar is not evidence — you should explain
why you believe one scholar's analysis is better than another’s.
- Treat
materials (examples, quotations, illustrations, etc) as evidence,
explaining their significance.
- Argue
from your material rather than use it to illustrate a point or argument.
- A
conclusion is essential to a good piece of writing. It should summarise
the argument and, possibly, make suggestions for further research.
