As discussed, many topics require multiple views from different sources. Sources range from large institutions to individual commentators. The vast majority of subjects involve multiple viewpoints – you’ll always find believers and sceptics!
As the essay writer, your job is to provide a balanced discussion representing multiple viewpoints, including those you don’t necessarily agree with yourself.
For some subjects, you must put your views and gut feelings aside to provide an objective analysis. However, it’s important also to mention that some subjects offer greater scope for your subjective views (e.g. English Literature or Art History).
- Another way of looking at this
- In contrast
- On the other hand
- Contrastingly
- On the contrary
- Alternatively
- Conversely
- In comparison
- Rather than
- Although
- However
- Having said that
- With that said
- Instead
- Then again
You’ll find contrasting views and contradictions in every subject, even science. New discoveries are always challenging things we once accepted as truth. Demonstrating knowledge of how facts, figures and evidence can change throughout time will take your essay to another level.
