Addressing Reader Concerns and Counterarguments

Question 1

What is a counterargument?

Answer 1

• an argument against your stance

- what will people say in opposition?

Question 2

How do you prepare for opposition?

Answer 2

• make a list of ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of your stance
• the cons will be what your opponents or skeptics say
• you will then prepare this information and include it in your essay