Read the first two steps in writing a rebuttal. What is the third step in crafting an effective rebuttal?
1. Acknowledge the counterclaim a reader might have.
2. Provide a reason the counterclaim is weak.
O Restate the original claim and one piece of
supporting evidence.
Present evidence to support this reason and refute
the counterclaim.
O Explain that the counterclaim is incorrect and restate
the claim
O Provide a list of other authors who agree with the
claim and its reasons.