Example sentence. Some believe that decriminalizing possession of marijuana would free up police resources to focus on dangerous crime and save taxpayers millions in tax dollars used to incarcerate non-violent offenders. Analysis. Make sure your audience knows the difference between arguments you make yourself and other writers’ arguments, even when they support your opinion. Ask yourself, “Does this argument rely on arguments made by other writers?” Conclusion. If it relies on another person’s argument, you should provide a citation.