The Writing Series, Part 1: Lies You've Been Told about Writing

People don’t change their minds because they are presented with facts alone. The most compelling arguments are those that enable others to see why adopting a particular perspective is in their interest, whether that means gaining benefits, avoiding costs, or solving important problems. 
 
Join the Academic Skills Team for a Skills Seminar on the art of written argumentation. By attending, you’ll learn why some arguments persuade while others fail, how people actually weigh costs and benefits when making decisions, and what makes a position genuinely convincing.  

13 October 2026, 11:00am-12:00pm
Virtually using Microsoft Teams

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