How to Build a Solid Argument? Explained in Effective communication

In this segment, Rakesh will explain the importance of developing strong and convincing arguments and the role of deep research in defending those arguments. Rakesh will also share details of sources that will help you with deep research. Let’s hear from him to get started with these topics:

As explained by Rakesh in the video above, deep research is the backbone of critical thinking. You can refer to journals, books, articles by experts and Google to do your research. In addition to this, there is another advanced digital tool called Google Scholar. It is a freely accessible engine that holds a variety of online academic journals, books, conference papers, theses, dissertations, preprints, abstracts, technical reports and other scholarly literature. It is extremely important to access information from reliable sources.

As a good communicator, it is your job to convince your clients by presenting strong and healthy arguments. Deep researching not only helps you prove your point of view appropriately but also helps you counter refutations. You must also remember to back your claims by scientific research if it holds relevance to the topic that you are discussing. This will add weightage to your argument. 

You cannot have a healthy discussion if you are not well-informed. Therefore, in order to gain more information, it is important to develop a reading habit. As it is often said, a good leader is a good reader. You should always remember to look out for the top three leaders who write on a particular topic and then dive into your research.

Following these tips will enable you to do your research vigorously and analyse the information, which will further help you shape and defend your arguments.
 

Additional Resources:

• TED playlist on researching skills
• Cal Newport’s book on Deep work, research and critical thinking