11h Consult sources.

11h
Consult sources.

In constructing an academic argument, it is often essential to use sources. The key to persuading people to accept your argument is providing good reasons; and even if your assignment doesn’t specify that you must consult outside sources, they are often the most effective way of finding and establishing these reasons. Sources can help you to do the following:

For a thorough discussion of finding, gathering, and evaluating sources, see Chapters 12–16.