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English 1302: Week Eleven

English 1302: Week Eleven. Drafting the 2.1. Class Overview. Counterargument Exercise Counterargument and Rebuttal: Techniques Thesis Workshop (Optional) Grammar and Mechanics Q&A (Optional). Counterargument Exercise. Read over Santorum and Rosenberg’s argument and note the following:

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English 1302: Week Eleven

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  1. English 1302: Week Eleven Drafting the 2.1

  2. Class Overview • Counterargument Exercise • Counterargument and Rebuttal: Techniques • Thesis Workshop(Optional) • Grammar and Mechanics Q&A (Optional)

  3. Counterargument Exercise • Read over Santorum and Rosenberg’s argument and note the following: • The purpose • The logical support • Any large assumptions • Next, on a piece of paper, draft out how you would (in earnest) rebut Santorum and Rosenberg’s argument.

  4. Counterargument and Rebuttal Structure • The structure and position of a counterargument section and its rebuttal may vary. • What are the advantages of starting an argument with a consideration of the opposition? What are the advantages of ending the argument in this manner? • Counterargument summary and your rebuttal to that argument can be placed in separate paragraphs. However, you might also try blending the two, being careful not to “jump” from point to point or drop any claims made by the opposition.

  5. An Example Counterargument Structure • Topic sentence clearly identifying the opposing stance • Brief one sentence introduction to the counterargument source (what do we need to know about the author and their research?) • Summary/paraphrase of the most significant claims of the source’s argument and its reasoning (should include some source integration and citations, although not necessarily extended direct quotes [partial quotes are fine if used sparingly]) Rebuttal can occur after or throughout. In either case, you MUST make sure to respond to and logically dispute the claims you summarized. Employ evidence, reasoning, and your best rhetorical knowledge without resorting ad hominem attacks or “sidestepping.” Some authors also choose to include a small concession, but you should be careful not to weaken your opposition or stance should you choose to acknowledge the validity of part of a claim.

  6. Practice • Looking at your counterargument and rebuttal section, check for the following: • Presented a clear summary of the counterargument supported by textual evidence. • Provided any necessary info about the background or methods of the source • Identified the assumptions the author may be making about the topic or his or her results • Provided in detail at least two substantial claims from the opposition and any information necessary for understanding them. • Responded to each claim with substantial reasoning supported by research • Closed with a firm stance that does not dismiss or deride the opposition

  7. Homework FOR RAIDERWRITER: Finish and turn in your draft 2.1 (Due Saturday 4/12 before midnight) FOR CLASS: Bring a copy of your draft and a printed copy of four questions you have about revising or drafting the researched argument. These questions should be particular to problems or concerns you have about your draft.

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