Argumentative Essays in the Model Text Archive

Here is a selection of argumentative essays written by former students of the Department of English. While no text is perfect, taken as a group these essays present a good model for what students at the respective levels should aim for in their own writing.

 A-level argumentative essays

• Extremist political parties should be accepted
  

• Freedom of expression

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Should Britain adopt the Euro?
  

• The use of English at university