Writing helps you argue

• Assuming that you actually want to convince people of your argument, writing helps you.
• Obviously it helps because people can read your work.
• It also helps you develop your argument by putting it down on paper.
• Writing starts a cyclic process of reading and commentary.
• Others read your work and comment on it either verbally or in writing.
• Frequently this is reviewers of your writing. These reviewers can be your tutors, colleagues or editors
• These people may point out flaws in your argument or counter arguments.
• Knowing these problems enables you to correct them.
• You might even find out that some basic supports for your argument are wrong. This hurts, but does allow you to move forward.