An argument is not a fight. The art of argumentation—the ability to construct, present, and defend a thesis effectively – is at the heart of of academic discourse. The skill of crafting a compelling ...

In a 1976 essay — “Interpreting the Variorum,” published in Critical Inquiry — I coined the term “interpretive community.” An interpretive community is not made up of persons who, because they share ...

“For-profit online program management companies provide positive value for institutions and students.” Please debate. No, really. We want to have these arguments. Argument is essential for the ...

The purpose of academic freedom is simple: It is meant to protect a professor's ability to research, publish and advance scholarship without interference. It allows professors to pursue academic ...

As you may know, John Eastman, the 2020-21 Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy at the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization, has published an essay in Newsweek arguing ...

The foundation of effective academic argumentation is a well-structured thesis. To build one, do the following: 1. Identify Your Central Claim: Your thesis should present a clear, arguable claim that ...