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Paragraph 1 I always start begin with a broad statement about the issue at hand. For instance in an argument essay about whether it was necessary to conserve energy, I would begin with: Energy conservation has become a hot topic in the United States as of late. There are those who debate climate change and those who affirm it, those who assert that humans are depleting the worlds natural resources, including fossil fuels, and those who believe that humans are barely making a dent in consuming the resources the earth has to offer. This sets up a fluid introduction to my essay, and by starting with an introductory sentence, I felt I would set myself apart from the majority of other test takers who begin I agree or I disagree -- remember, you want to distinguish yourself from other essay writers (in a good way) right from the start. I always continue by saying, In the preceding statement, the author claims that (paraphrase of the authors argument). This shows that I understand the authors argument. I continue with my disagreement (and, as has been often said, ALWAYS disagree with the authors reasoning, and I pretty much always used the same thesis statement, something like: Though his claim may well have merit, the author presents a poorly reasoned argument, based on several questionable premises and assumptions, and based solely on the evidence the author offers, we cannot accept his argument as valid. I can use that statement for pretty much any argument essay I encounter. The beginning shows that I see the issue as nuanced, rather than black and white, and I recognize that though the author may have arrived at the correct answer, his reasoning is flawed. I also use we but I try to avoid using I. Take that as you will. Paragraph 2 For me, paragraph two always attacks the premises of the authors argument. I usually jot down a couple of premises on my board -- these are things that show up in the authors argument, usually without any evidence provided. So 99