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English 1020

Arguing with the Opposition

According to "The Purposeful Argument: A Practical Guide," authors must "resist easy generalizations of other views and instead generalize them in dignified, respectful terms"(139). Authors must also "listen closely to local voices" to truly understand different viewpoints"(140). You should also fairly summarize opponents (141).

Resources

All About Counterarguments - A page from George Mason University

Counterargument - A page from Harvard University

Rebuttal Sections - A page from OWL Purdue

Acknowledging Counterarguments - A page from Cleveland State University