Counterargumens and Refutations I
When you include a viewpoint that is entiely opposite from yours, what is that called?
Counterargument
True or false: Including counterarguments will weaken your orignal argument
False - showing you consider opposing viewpoints shows you write without bias.
When you respond to a counterargument, what is that called?
A refutation or rebuttal (verb form, to refute or rebute)
However, this is only sometimes true.
In fact, this is entirely untrue
In reality, this is not always the case
While that may be partially true, actually ....
What language should you use to signal the start of the counterargument?
Admittedly / Certainly,
It is (admittedly / certainly) true that ….
Supporters / opponents / critics of X point out / might argue / suggest / claim that ….
However, previous research has found that ….
How much consideration or sentences should you include for a counterargument?
At least a short paragraph to indicate you truly consider the opposing viewpoint