Title WRITING 4 - OPINION ESSAY [2].docx ✅

WRITING 4 - OPINION ESSAY [2] Recording: COUNTERARGUMENT IN TASK 2 “When writing informational and argumentative pieces, you can ask yourself: What points might a critical reader raise against me? What objections might they have? Pre-empt those objections. If your writing addresses the reader's question at the exact point when it occurs to them, then you're doing really well.” (Advice from IDP & British Council)
Benefits of using refutations: ● Refutation paragraphs show that the writer isn't just presenting one-sided arguments but has also considered and analyzed opposing viewpoints. This demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and helps persuade the reader that the writer's position is well-thought-out and grounded. ● Addressing counterarguments allows the writer to fortify their own position. By refuting opposing views, authors can highlight the strengths of their argument and the weaknesses of counterarguments, thereby making their own stance more compelling. Step 1: Propose an argument On the one hand, it is understandable why some people propose/ believe that …. The primary reason is that…. ⇒ Admittedly, proponents of … might argue that … ⇒ Admittedly, one might argue that … Step 2: Counterargue [Point out any flaw(s) / problem(s) of this thinking] However, this perspective overlooks the fact that …. However, this perspective glosses over …. Yet, herein lies the rub: …