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Incorporating the Counter-Claim into your own argument
Claim = Position or point of view that is backed up by evidence.
An argument is just people yelling at each other
True arguments are supposed to be very calm. Arguments in writing are silent.
You have to totally believe what you are arguing.
Claims always need to be supported by warrants (reasons) and evidence.
True argument has nothing to do with how you feel.
Every argument has a right or a wrong side.
School uniforms are needed in middle schools.
(Claim) Students should not have to go to school on Saturday because
Most of the time, the two sides of an argument are just different points of view. Neither side is really right or wrong.
(Warrant 1) students need rest,
The legal driving age should be 18.
(Warrant 2) some students have jobs, and
(Warrant 3) family time is important.
Cats make better pets than dogs.
Counterclaim = The opposite position of your position or point of view.
School uniforms are NOT needed in middle schools.
The legal driving age should NOT be 18.
Cats do NOT make better pets than dogs.
Addressing the counter-argument is called a Refutation. You refute, or argue against, the other side.
The Refutation can be an excellent persuasive technique:
"Argument Clinic" from Monty Python's Flying Circus
A good argument acknowledges or even argues against the opposite side, the counter-claim. Why do you think it is important to address the opposing side?