What is the next step in writing the researched argument paper? Write the “refu
What is the next step in writing the researched argument paper? Write the “refutation” paragraph, which serves as a concession to the opposing view. In this paragraph, the reader hears the position of your opponent and learns the reasons for their beliefs about the controversial issue. The paragraph also allows you to refute the opposition’s claim. That is, you explain why you believe your opponent’s view is wrong.
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REMINDER: Continue to build your research paper. This paragraph will be added to your revised introduction and confirmation paragraphs.
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STEP 1: Write a transition sentence. Since you will be changing to a new section of information, a transition sentence is necessary to move the reader from your confirmation paragraphs (your view) to the refutation paragraph (your opponent’s view).
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EXAMPLE: Of course, not everyone agrees with this position on the use of pipelines for oil transportation.
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STEP 2: Next, write the topic sentence. Return to your thesis statement and locate the opposition’s view, which comes from the “Although” part of your thesis statement.
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THESIS with the opponent’s position in bold: Although some people believe that pipelines pose too many risks to the health and safety of the environment, pipelines are the most efficient and economical ways to move resource because they boost the U.S. economy and they reduce dependence on oil from the Middle East.
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EXAMPLE: Some people believe that pipelines pose too many risks to the health and safety of the environment.
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STEP 3: Now, explain the opposition’s reasons for believing what they do. What is their reason/evidence/point? Read the section below in bold.
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Of course, not everyone agrees with this position on the use of pipelines for oil transportation. Some people believe that pipelines pose too many risks to the health and safety of the environment. (In this section, explain the main points that the opposition uses to claim their position is the better one.) Use at least one piece of evidence from your sources to support the opposition’s viewpoint. This evidence should be cited correctly, and the source should be added to your works cited page.
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STEP 4: Then, explain why you believe that the opposition’s reasons are wrong. Read the next section below in bold.
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Of course, not everyone agrees with this position on the use of pipelines for oil transportation. Some people believe that pipelines pose too many risks to the health and safety of the environment. (In this section, explain the main points that the opposition uses to claim their position is the better one. If you use outside information here, be sure to cite it properly.) (Make a smooth transition to your viewpoint, such as “On the contrary.” Then, explain why your opponent’s reasons are NOT: true, logical, moral, reasonable, valid, reliable, strong, factual, relatable, relevant, etc. If you used outside information here, be sure to cite it properly.) [WARNING: Do not repeat your points in this section. This paragraph is for refuting the opposition, not repeating your points.]
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STEP 5: Proofread and submit your paragraph. At this point, you should have the following: Introduction, Confirmation Paragraph 1, Confirmation Paragraph 2, Refutation Paragraph, and Works Cited
