Research Article

Approaching the Construction of Arguments in Postgraduate Education Programs

Authors

  • Mustafa M. Bodrick Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia; MAHSA University, Malaysia; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
  • Mutlaq Almutairi King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Aws A. Obaid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia
  • Mohammed Y. Alrasi Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia
  • Ibrahim M. Alhabib Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdullah A. Alhawas Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia
  • Hani M. Alqarni Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Constructing arguments, applying logical reasoning, and developing intellectual skills are fundamental to academic success in postgraduate education and qualitative research. The study objective of this paper aims at critically analyzing argument construction, logical reasoning, and intellectual skill development as fundamental components of postgraduate education and qualitative research. The analysis highlights the importance of these elements in fostering critical engagement, advancing knowledge, and contributing to scholarly discourse. The paper draws on academic literature to offer a nuanced interpretation of these interconnected dimensions and explores strategies to enhance argumentation, reasoning, and intellectual skills in postgraduate education. The analysis supports that logical reasoning is the cornerstone of effective argumentation, offering systematic methods to connect premises to conclusions. Deductive reasoning is highlighted for its role in hypothesis testing and causal analysis, ensuring precise and reliable conclusions. Inductive reasoning, a bottom-up approach, uncovers patterns and trends from specific observations, proving essential for theory development and exploratory research. Abductive reasoning facilitates plausible explanations for poorly defined phenomena, while retroductive reasoning identifies underlying causes to generate alternative theoretical models. Results of the assessment also emphasize the need for postgraduate students to develop intellectual skills, including critical thinking, synthesis, and dialectic reasoning. It is confirmed that constructing arguments, applying logical reasoning, and developing intellectual skills are essential for postgraduate education Future research should explore innovative strategies to support argument construction, interdisciplinary collaboration, and intellectual growth, ensuring the continued evolution of postgraduate education and academic inquiry.

Article information

Journal

British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy

Volume (Issue)

4 (2)

Pages

10-14

Published

2025-05-12

How to Cite

Mustafa M. Bodrick, Mutlaq Almutairi, Aws A. Obaid, Mohammed Y. Alrasi, Ibrahim M. Alhabib, Abdullah A. Alhawas, & Hani M. Alqarni. (2025). Approaching the Construction of Arguments in Postgraduate Education Programs. British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy, 4(2), 10-14. https://doi.org/10.32996/bjtep.2025.4.2.2

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Keywords:

Argument Construction, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Abductive Reasoning, Retroductive Reasoning, Experiential Learning, Problem-based Learning