Second Pattern: Point-by-Point This second example is also an essay about abortion. We have used the same information and line of reasoning in this essay, however, this one will be presented in the "Point-by-Point" style argument. The Point-by-Point style argument presents both sides of the argument at the same time. First, you would present one point on a specific topic, then you would follow that up with the opposing point on the same topic. Again, …showed first 75 words of 419 total…

…showed last 75 words of 419 total…her other rights also? Or, if we keep abortion legal, are we devaluing human life? There is no easy answer to these questions. Both sides present strong, logical arguments. Though it is a very personal decision, t he fate of abortion rights will have to be left for the Supreme Court to decide. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated September 20, 2001 Copyright © 1997-present by English Works! at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C. TTY: (202) 651-5832 Comments and questions - email us