HW 6
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creating_counterarguments.pptxCreating Counterarguments
Com 221: Technical Report Writing
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The purpose
to acknowledge any weakness in
the research process,
the logic of the argument, or
the implementation of the “call to action”
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Typical structure
Statement of the counterclaim, i.e., the weakness or flaw in the author’s argument
Rebuttal or refutation that explains away or limits the counterclaim
Re-statement or acceptance of the author’s claim
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Set phrases for counterclaim
While the research method did/did not…
While some may argue…
Although this suggestion might be…
Although implementation could be…
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Set phrases for rebuttal
Nevertheless, the evidence suggests…
However, the few who argue against this solution do not…
Nonetheless, the long-term costs of implementation…
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Set phrases for acceptance
Thus, the results of this project are…
Therefore, the solution presented here is…
Therefore, group xyz strongly recommends…
In any event, group xyz argues that…
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Hedge phrases/qualification
May be
Possibly
Most likely
Highly likely
With some reservation
Without reservation
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