Hyman G. RickoverNothing so sharpens the thought process as writing down one's arguments. Weaknesses overlooked in oral discussion become painfully obvious on the written page.
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When you think of arguments, you may picture people yelling and screaming at each other. However, arguments are actually a great tool for learning and teaching. For instance, when drafting a persuasive essay or article, it’s important to note all the good points as well as any weaknesses. When you write them down, you can make sure the weaknesses don’t slip through the cracks and cause an argument to go downhill.
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