The phrase "a useful argument" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a point or reasoning that is beneficial or helpful in a particular context, such as a debate or discussion.
Example: "In the debate about climate change, she presented a useful argument that highlighted the economic benefits of renewable energy."
Alternatives: "a compelling point" or "a valuable reasoning".
This would not represent a useful argument.
This is, of course, a useful argument from a chief executive whose company is all about making powerful chips for wireless devices.
This is a useful argument for Republicans, nicely encapsulated in what Henry Blodget described as "the chart that will get Obama fired".
Before we debunk the sketchy rumors about anti-Trump protesters being paid, let's be up front about why this is a useful argument for Trump and his supporters to make.
The concept of ecosystem services, however, may provide a useful argument to promote the conservation of existing urban green spaces and to communicate the benefits that urban nature provides for citizens to all levels of green space governance.
Sony's motivation is not just philanthropic: for some young gamers, the fact that their machine will do serious science in its spare time is a useful argument to convince reluctant parents.
Internationally, the challenge of managing long-term conditions may be an useful argument for both primary and secondary care specialists, campaigning nationally to encourage governments to prioritise respiratory care and locally to ensure that the needs of respiratory patients are met [ 17].
Brower and Chalk's book is a powerful and useful argument for the urgent need to integrate and streamline public health and national security strategies.
Critics will counter that arbitrary gatekeepers are better than unclear ones, and that the more useful argument is over which results should count for (or against) evidence of effect.
They present useful arguments for the ethical treatment of non-human animals.
Therefore, further research along these lines can be recommended in order to provide useful arguments for future standard-setting projects addressing the management report/MD&A.
