Mastering Concessions and Counterarguments in Writing
Concessions and
Counterarguments
Research 2014.15
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Why is a
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It allows you to show that you see and
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the opposition.
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You recognize how the other side is valid,
but then you prove the superiority of your
position.
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The opposition might be right, but you are
“more” right.
Why is a
concession
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Remember that a concession is not a form
of weakness.
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In fact, a concession is a strength as it
finds common ground with your opponent
and establishes your ethical appeal: you
are a reasonable person willing to listen
to/acknowledge that there are more sides
to an issue than yours.
Example1: Where is the
Concession?
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Some people say
that standardized
testing is good because it provides a
way of measuring ALL students using
the same standard test.
However,
what people fail to realize is that not all
students can and should be measured
the same way.
Example 2: Where is the
Concession?
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It is true
that students should not have
headphones on when their teachers are
giving a lesson. Students should not be
allowed to block out their teachers.
However,
when every member of the class
is working individually after important
information has been given, listening to
music can be a helpful learning tool. It would
create a more relaxing, calm environment
for learning.
Example 3: Where is the
Concession?
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It is true
that if the government
were to tell people which energy-
efficient cars to buy, the air would
become healthier
,
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one of the
reasons why so many people live
in the United States is because of
the freedom of choice…
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What is a
Counterargument?
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Your response to the
Concession (the other side).
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This is the ‘punch’ back that
your thesis is right and their
concession is wrong
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Example1: Where is the
Counterargument?
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Some people say
that standardized
testing is good because it provides a
way of measuring ALL students using
the same standard test.
However,
what people fail to realize is that not all
students can and should be measured
the same way.
Example 2: Where is the
Counterargument?
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It is true
that students should not have
headphones on when their teachers are
giving a lesson. Students should not be
allowed to block out their teachers.
However,
when every member of the class
is working individually after important
information has been given, listening to
music can be a helpful learning tool. It would
create a more relaxing, calm environment
for learning.
Example 3: Where is the
Counterargument?
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It is true
that if the government
were to tell people which energy-
efficient cars to buy, the air would
become healthier,
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one of the
reasons why so many people live
in the United States is because of
the freedom of choice…
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Where will my
concession
&
counterargument
go in my
research paper?
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At the beginning of the 3
rd
paragraph (or 2
nd
body paragraph)
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Everything is listed, in order, in
your outline!
Understanding the importance of concessions in arguments is vital for effective communication. Concessions acknowledge opposing viewpoints, showing respect and enhancing the credibility of your own argument. By recognizing the validity of the opposition before presenting your counterargument, you establish a foundation of mutual understanding and strengthen your position. Examples provided highlight how concessions can be integrated seamlessly into different contexts to elevate the quality of discourse.
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Concessions and Counterarguments Research 2014.15
What is a concession? A Concession is when you acknowledge or recognize the opposing viewpoint, saying that it has some merit. A reader of your essay is more likely to listen to you if you show you can see his/her point of view before you counter that argument.
Why is a concession important? It allows you to show that you see and appreciate good reasoning on the part of the opposition. You recognize how the other side is valid, but then you prove the superiority of your position. The opposition might be right, but you are more right.
Why is a concession important? Remember that a concession is not a form of weakness. In fact, a concession is a strength as it finds common ground with your opponent and establishes your ethical appeal: you are a reasonable person willing to listen to/acknowledge that there are more sides to an issue than yours.
Example1: Where is the Concession? Some people say that standardized testing is good because it provides a way of measuring ALL students using the same standard test. However, what people fail to realize is that not all students can and should be measured the same way.
Example 2: Where is the Concession? It is true that students should not have headphones on when their teachers are giving a lesson. Students should not be allowed to block out their teachers. However, when every member of the class is working individually after important information has been given, listening to music can be a helpful learning tool. It would create a more relaxing, calm environment for learning.
Example 3: Where is the Concession? It is true that if the government were to tell people which energy- efficient cars to buy, the air would become healthier, but one of the reasons why so many people live in the United States is because of the freedom of choice
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What is a Counterargument? Your response to the Concession (the other side). This is the punch back that your thesis is right and their concession is wrong!
Example1: Where is the Counterargument? Some people say that standardized testing is good because it provides a way of measuring ALL students using the same standard test. However, what people fail to realize is that not all students can and should be measured the same way.
Example 2: Where is the Counterargument? It is true that students should not have headphones on when their teachers are giving a lesson. Students should not be allowed to block out their teachers. However, when every member of the class is working individually after important information has been given, listening to music can be a helpful learning tool. It would create a more relaxing, calm environment for learning.
Example 3: Where is the Counterargument? It is true that if the government were to tell people which energy- efficient cars to buy, the air would become healthier, but one of the reasons why so many people live in the United States is because of the freedom of choice
How to begin a Counterargument however . but in short on the other hand so nevertheless as a result on the contrary however in addition
Where will my concession & counterargument go in my research paper? At the beginning of the 3rd paragraph (or 2ndbody paragraph) Everything is listed, in order, in your outline!
