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Argumentation Essay Template

Determining a seemingly irreconcilable issue whether requires essentially that the advantages
of be weighed fundamentally against the pitfalls.

The speaker advocates that. While this allegation does have some merit in a way, from my
perspective / after pondering on this knotty concern / viewing this controversial issue in several
diverse lights / taking some compelling factors into account, I concur with (OR do not concur with)
the speaker and am inclined to hold the position that / I am inclined to choose A as my
preference over B.

The paramount reason for my standpoint is that , thus undermining (OR buttressing) the authors
assertion In addition Specifically It follows, therefore, that

Another equivalently crucial ground that would have to be presented to develop my viewpoint is
that , therefore casting doubt (OR lights) on the speakers claim Moreover For example
Consequently, under this circumstance, it is obvious that

In sum, basing my conclusion on the illustrations and expositions mentioned above, accordingly, I
hold the position that

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Preference or Argumentation ()
1. From my point of view, it is more advisable to choose A rather than B.
2. When it comes to _______ , tradition has it that _________. Nevertheless, I prefer A rather than
B (as my inclination)/ I am inclined to choose A over B.
3. When asked about __________, the majority would support A. Others, however, like me, regard
B as my propensity ().
4. At the risk of addressing the issue too direct, the advantage of A always outweighs that of B.

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5. When faced with the choice of A or B, quite a few would claim that ______, but others, in
contrast, deem A/B as the premier choice and that is also my point.
6. There are different views concerning this topic; in my part, I would like to vote for A/B.
7. The dilemma is whether it is advisable/sagacious to stand behind A without examination
of B.
8. While A is guilty of some of the faults of B, its strength is apparently seen.
9. Certainly, I am aware that both methods have potential pitfalls; nevertheless, from my point of
view, I vote for A.
10. The effect of comparison is heightened by the unique advantage B enjoys.

1. ____paraphrase _()___, when faced with the decision of A or B,
quite a few would claim that ___________, but others, in contrast, deem A/B as the premier choice
and that is also my point. Among countless factors which influence ________, there are three
conspicuous aspect as follows.

The main reason for my propensity for _____ is that ____________.

Another reason can be seen by every person is that _____________.

The argument I support in the first paragraph is also in a position of advantage because _______.

In a word, ___________________. Taking into account of all these factors, we may reach the
conclusion that _______________.

2. One of the difficult questions that many people are facing today across the world is whether to
A() or B. B() is seen as the main method in DOING C. Yet, some people cast doubts on B,
and are prepared to argue against B. But I would have to say that, if I were faced with the decision, I
would probably follow the contemporary trend and choose B.

On one hand, they offer new ways that can serve as substitutes for the traditional, basic method of
DOING C. It is claimed that ________________. For example, _____________.

On the other hand, ____________.

Another reason that I prefer B is that ______________. A good example of this arises from
_________.

It is obvious for us to conclude that ______________.

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3.
Nowadays, some may hold the opinion that ____________________. But others have a negative
attitude. As far as I am concerned, I agree that ____________. My arguments for this point are
listed as follows. Q @8a8Y7T \ q s

I agree with the statement that ______________________without reservation since
________________. Example 1.
Another reason why I agree with the above statement is that I believe that________________.
Example 2

In a word, _________________________. Taking into account of all these factors, we may reach
the conclusion that__________.

4.
Some people prefer to A, others believe B, Nowadays some may hold the opinion that
________________, but others have a negative attitude. As far as I am concerned, I agree/disagree
that_______________.

One of the primary causes is that_______________________. Example1. ,

But there is a further more subtle point we must consider. Example 2.

What is more, _______________. Example 3.

General speaking, __________. Recognizing the fact that _______________should drive us to
conclude that ____________.


5. Introduction :
Before rendering my opinion, I think it is important to take a glance at the arguments on both
sides. People who support A usually give the following reasons. The first is that______________.
The second is that____________. Third, __________________. Generally, people who attack A
claim that ______________________. They also often say that there will be problems of
____________________. As far as I am concerned, I come to the notion that there are three main
reasons why I support A. Firstly, ___________________. Secondly, ______________.
Furthermore, __________________. [Your Thesis Statement]