A crucial element of argument is concession and refutation; a well-structured argument must address the opposing point of view.
Then, watch these videos:1.
How to Write an Argument Essay
from the University of Maryland2.
2.
Writing the Counter-Argument and Rebuttal
from Ashley Clark.Read the articles:
1.
How to Make an Argument
from UNC Writing Center
2.
Refutation Paragraphs
from Paola Brown’s English Spot .
http://www.mesacc.edu/~paoih30491/Refutationpgphs.html
Download and read the attached PowerPoint.
Finally, you will write THREE paragraphs:
1. Paragraph one summarizes the assignment; this describes the main points of the article/video/PowerPoint.
2. Paragraph two analyzes the rhetorical effectiveness of audience and purpose
3. Paragraph three is your response: what you learned; how this information might influence your writing.