Sentence tarters to use to acknowledge rebuttals
and counterclaims:
Some people disagree saying…
I challenge this. I don’t think…
Others may say that… but I
argue…
A common argument against this
position is… but…
Critics argue that…
While it might be true that… still
all in all…
Some people may say… however…
It’s easy to think…
but when you look at the facts…
Location, Location, Location!
Place one of these sentence starters at the BEGINNING of its OWN
paragraph towards the END of your paper… just before your
CONCLUSION!
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2-4: Body Paragraphs
Paragraph 5: Rebuttal Paragraph
Paragraph 6: Conclusion
So Remember How to Write an Argument:
 Collect evidence that allows you to think through various sides of
an argument. Set up a note-taking system to organize your notes.
 Rehearse by explaining your position and listing your reasons point
by point.
 Plan your claim and reasons into boxes-and-bullets structure.
 Use evidence to support your reasons by paraphrasing, quoting,
and by showing how the information relates to the reason.
 Use transitional phrases to analyzes and explain the reasons.
 Include a strong introduction and conclusion.
 Anticipate critic’s counterarguments, and acknowledge these in
your rebuttal paragraph!