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Rebuttals

Rebuttals. Attacking Your Opponent’s Arguments. Repeat your opponent’s argument (tag line) exactly. “ My opponent’s first contention was…”. Step 1. State why that argument is wrong . “The problem with that statement is that…”. Step 2.

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Rebuttals

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  1. Rebuttals Attacking Your Opponent’s Arguments

  2. Repeat your opponent’s argument (tag line) exactly. • “My opponent’s first contention was…” Step 1

  3. State why that argument is wrong. • “The problem with that statement is that…” Step 2

  4. State evidence or a warrant that justifies your claim. • Cross-Apply : Connect to your case if possible. • “Our Smith ‘09 evidence states that … • “and as you can see from our first contention…” Step 3

  5. Clearly transition to the next point. Step 4 • “Now moving on to our opponent’s second contention…”

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