Instruction
Include facts, evidence, and examples that support each main argument. You should include at least four references to outside sources. This could be in the form of a direct quote, a paraphrase, a summary, or a reference to a specific research study. Present one or more counterarguments to show that you have considered opposing opinions. Your essay needs to be balanced to show that you understand the issue completely. One way to do this is to include an opposing viewpoint, or counterargument. Even though you are arguing one side of an issue, you must think about what someone on the other side of the issue would argue. Discussing only your opinion makes your essay sound biased, and your readers may not be convinced of your viewpoint. Acknowledge counterargument(s) where appropriate and respond to them with refutations. After giving your opponent's point of view, you offer a refutation. This means that you refute the other point of view, or show how it is wrong. Finally, your conclusion should summarize all the arguments you have stated. It may also give a warning, a prediction, or a suggestion about what should happen next.