PPT-Counterarguments

Acknowledging difference What is a counterargument In most arguments there is usually an opposition with equally valid points that disagrees or somehow confounds your argument No matter how brilliant your argument may seem somebody is bound to disagree with you . Warm-Up. Today is Day 51, 12/2 2 sheets of paper. Do you like to spend time doing nothing? Why or why not? Write at least six sentences.” . Turn in any late work and/or extra credit work to the basket. Research 2014.15. What is a . concession?. A Concession is when you acknowledge or . recognize the opposing viewpoint, . saying that it has some merit.. A reader of your essay is more likely to listen to you if you show you can see his/her point of view before you counter that argument.. The mechanics of taking a firm stand aiming to persuade an audience. Arguments are Everywhere. Making an argument = expressing a point of view on a subject and supporting it with evidence.. This is often the most important task of academic writing. Often, this is also an unstated expectation.. UNIV 112. Fall 2015. A part of argument. Counterarguments. answer the question:. What significant questions or positions different from your own can you anticipate?. Responses. answer the question:. Research 2014.15. What is a . concession?. A Concession is when you acknowledge or . recognize the opposing viewpoint, . saying that it has some merit.. A reader of your essay is more likely to listen to you if you show you can see his/her point of view before you counter that argument..