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Rebuttal and Refutation. Arguing against the claim. How to I argue against the claim?. I. Clearly state what the claim that you will be developing a rebuttal for. II. State and explain fallacies of reasoning used in your opponent’s argument.
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Rebuttal and Refutation Arguing against the claim
How to I argue against the claim? • I. Clearly state what the claim that you will be developing a rebuttal for. • II. State and explain fallacies of reasoning used in your opponent’s argument. • III. State and provide explanation for the invalidity or questionability of their evidence. • IV. Introduce a counter claim and provide evidence to support your counter claim.
Each team will create and present a refutation of the documentary’s claim. • Each team must develop at least 3 minutes of material – may go to a six minute max. • Each team member must speak for a minute. • Make sure you provide clear transitions from speaker to speaker.