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Argument Mapping Assignment
click on the following link for the Argument Plan
https://www.reasons.io/
Assignment Outline
This assignment are four (4) parts:
-history of ideas paragraph
-critical thinking paragraph
-argument map
-reference list
1- History of Ideas Paragraph
Task:
- write one short paragraph which describes one (1) of the key History of Ideas themes:
Themes:
- cultural antiquity (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle)
- the renaissance
- the scientific revolution
- the enlightenment
- liberalism
Do:
Here are some things you should do -
?? write an academic paragraph (include a topic sentence and a concluding sentence)
?? use academic language
?? include at least one (1) in-text citation
?? try to summarise 1-2 key points about your chosen theme. Not everything!
Don't:
Here are some things you should not do -
? write about more than one topic
? use non-academic language
? just copy-paste text (plagiarism)
? write too much about your topic. Don't try to summarise everything.
2- Critical Thinking Paragraph
Task:
- write one short paragraph which
1. defines critical thinking (1-3 sentences)
2. explains why/how critical thinking is an important study skill (1-3 sentences)
• Do:
• Here are some things you should do -
• ?? answer both parts of the task
• ?? write an academic paragraph (include a topic sentence and a concluding sentence)
• ?? use academic language
• ?? include at least one (1) in-text citation
• Don't:
• Here are some things you should not do -
• ? use non-academic language
• ? just copy-paste text (plagiarism)
• ? write more than approx. 6 sentences
3- Argument Map
Task:
• create an argument map discussing your research statement - ( https://www.reasons.io/ )
1. include your research statement
2. outline at least four (4) arguments
3. include arguments which both agree and disagree with the research question, statement
4. include at least three (3) in-text citations
• My research statement is about (creative writing).
• My Research question: “Creative writing is a valuable way to understand lived experiences of people. Do you agree? “
Do:
• Here are some things you should do -
• ?? write short sentences or dot points
• ?? write only one sentence/point per box
• ?? base your arguments from your research (reading)
• ?? include in-text citations
Don't:
• Here are some things you should not do -
• ? use just one source
• ? write long sentences
• ? include more than one sentence in a box
• ? just give your opinion - base your arguments off your reading
DON’T write paragraphs for the argument map.
This is an argument map! This means that you only need to write one sentence/dot point per box. You are not writing full paragraphs. Instead, you are just writing the main ideas/arguments.
- Remember, you need to include
at least three (3) in-text citations.
4- Reference List
Task:
- write a reference list which includes all sources used
Do:
Here are some things you should do -
?? make sure your in-text and reference list citations match
?? use APA formatting
?? include Author and Year
• APA Referencing
• It can be really challenging to use the correct referencing style. That is why there are a lot and lots of style guides/helpers available. For APA, you can use:
• UQ APA 6th Style Guide
• APA Style Blog
• APA Frequently Asked Questions

APA :
• The year is in parentheses
• The second line is indented
• Page numbers do not require p. or pp.
• A reference list contains details of all sources cited in text.
• A reference list is arranged alphabetically (A ? Z) by author. Often, the author is a person, but sometimes it can be the name of a company or organisation.



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