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The Argumentative Essay Introducing the Counter Argument and Rebuttal

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  • The Argumentative EssayIntroducing the Counter Argument and Rebuttal

  • What is an Argumentative Essay?

    The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to acceptor seriously consider--your opinion on a controversial issue

    Has three parts: Claim, Counter Claim, Rebuttal (plus Introduction and Conclusion)

  • Consider your AudienceWhom are you trying to reach?What do they already know about your topic?What is your relationship with your audience and how does it impact your word choice and tone?

  • CLAIMYour opinion or position on an issueMust be supported with evidence(quotes, facts, data)Evidence must be explained

    RACE paragraph = Claim

  • COUNTER CLAIMConsider the opposite sideArgues against your claim

    Turn against your argument to challenge itThen turn back to reaffirm your position

  • REBUTTALTurn back to your original positionResponds to and refutes issues presented by the counterclaim

  • The Opposing SideAsk these questions:1. Who might disagree with my position? Why?2. What reasons do people have for disagreeing with me?3. What evidence would support an opposing argument?

  • Counter ClaimKey phrases to use:One might object that...It might seem that...It's true that...Admittedly...Of course...

  • REBUTTALReturn to your original argument based upon careful reasoning-Show why counter argument is mistaken-Acknowledge it, but show why it is less important

  • REBUTTALKey Phrases to use:butyethowevernonethelessstill

  • EXAMPLECLAIM: More Americans are choosing low-carb diets because the media promotes low-carb diets as the new way to a skinnier body.

    COUNTER CLAIM: Some Americans don't watch television commercials because they own a DVR or Tivo, but most Americans are exposed to other forms of advertisement in magazines, newspapers, and highway billboards.

  • Where to put it?IntroductionClaim 1Claim 2Counter ClaimRebuttalConclusion

    Each of these will be one paragraph!

  • Be Cautious!It is true that counter arguments enrich argumentative writingHowever adding a weak counterargument or overdoing it cause worse results

  • Practice:Provide a Claim and Counter Argument for the following topics:

    1. To Die or Suffer: The Necessity of Physician-assisted Suicide

    2. Are Herbal medicines beneficial to our health?

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