Do you know how to use arguments in your writing? There are times that you are prone in creating such weak arguments. All arguments have holes. That's the very nature of a claim. Since they will always exist, there's a good chance an analytical reader will find them during their perusal of your piece.
No matter how well you write your sentences and paragraphs with the help of your writing skills software, there's no masking dissenting position. The more your work engages the reader, in fact, the better the likelihood they will come across this thought.
These weaknesses can come in the form of contrary evidence, missing pieces of information or plausible alternative interpretations. If an argument doesn't have a corresponding counter, then it becomes a fact - one that cannot be disputed by any evidence. It's this very reason why it's always a bad idea to sweep holes in your arguments under the rug, masking them behind an air of confidence, all while hoping the reader doesn't dig hard enough to find them.
Instead, it's always in your best interest to acknowledge these potential pitfalls, all while demonstrating why the claim remains valid. Rather than cast a doubt upon your work, it shows the reader how thoroughly you've thought things through. It tells them, "I've considered the whole picture and this remains as a more valid interpretation of the situation." This, on its own, helps build trust. More importantly, conceding the limitations in your assertions disarm potential opposition, allowing the readers to focus their attention on the claims at hand.
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