How to Make an Argument Essay Topic That Looks Interesting
For argument essay topics, consider two opinions; do they differ in their ideas or similarities? Which one offers a more powerful illustration of the underlying principle?
You can ask two experts, if you have them as examples, to draw a stronger example from their field of expertise. Consider those persons who would most likely be least likely to disagree, and see what the conclusion would be for each. Sometimes you can get a little more variety by selecting an example from a different, less familiar area, such as the visual arts.
The good news is that some of the strongest examples come from people who are thought of as not having their views challenged, even by their friends. You may be able to find an example that is even more powerful if it involves two people, one right and one wrong. Still, this is the exception rather than the rule.
Perhaps the best example I've ever seen was the question, 'What is a picture argument?