Does one size fit all?

“They say, I say” argues that in order to make a compelling argument, it is best to first summarize or quote the opposition’s beliefs, then to move on to your own claims. This is because the author argues that in order to keep your audience’s attention, it’s important to explain early on to your audience what you are responding about. Although I agree with the author in that this approach is the most beneficial approach to writing an argumentative paper, I also believe that this approach should be reserved for more advanced writers.