Comparing two texts

Both texts present similar views

The two texts illustrate different aspects

While text A suggest..., text B advocates...

In contrast with this, text B...

Text B, on the other hand, argues against...

Text A outlines the importance of...

Text B makes the point that...

Evaluating

Weighing up the points made in the two texts...

Text A places emphases on... but ignores the fact that...

Another point worth mentioning/considering...

There is a correlation between/link between...

With respect to...

Similarly...

Admittedly..., but nevertheless

We cannot ignore the fact that...

To my mind...

There is no doubt in my mind that...

While I agree with this point to a certain extent, there are other factors to consider...

Undoubtedly, there is some truth in this view, but...

In fact...

Using impersonal statements

It seems as though...

It has been pointed out that...

It is common knowledge that...

It is often claimed/suggested...

Many people claim/assume...

It is generally/widely accepted/understood/believed...

Expressing grades of agreement

Disagreement 

I seriously doubt whether...

It's doubtful...

It's highly unlikely that...

I'm strongly opposed to/against...

Agreement

Without a doubt...

I'm very much in favour of...

Undoubtedly,...

I totally agree...

I'm absolutely convinced...

I'm inclined to agree with...

I'm fairly certain that...