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Question: Starting with What Others Are Saying 2 7 actually having a positive effect on writing. In fact, it seems likely that texting has no significant effect on student writing. Michaela Cullington, "Does Texting Affect Writing?" Another way to open with a debate involves starting with a proposition many people agree with in order to highlight the point(s) on which they ultimately disagree. j When it comes to the topic of , most of us will readily agree that . Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of . Whereas some are convinced that , others maintain that . The political writer Thomas Frank uses a variation on this move. That we are a nation divided is an almost universal lament of this bitter election year. However, the exact property that divides us-elemental though it is said to be-remains a matter of some controversy. Thomas Frank, "American Psyche" keep what "they say" in view We can't urge you too strongly to keep in mind what "they say" as you move through the rest of your text. After summarizing the ideas you are responding to at the outset, it's very important to continue to keep those ideas in view. Readers won't be able to follow your unfolding response, much less any complications you may offer, unless you keep reminding them what claims you are responding to.