Writing Counterargument And Rebuttal Paragraphs

 Writing Counterargument and Rebuttal Paragraphs

Forum Objective: Learn how to write a counterargument/rebuttal paragraph for analysis paper. Learn to analyze both sides of an issue.

 You will be submitting a problem analysis paper.  Your in-depth analysis may involve your looking at your position on an issue, but also at the opposing position, the view that is the opposite of yours.  This week you will practice looking at the opposing view, recognizing its strengths, and pointing out its weaknesses. One result of this process is that you will most likely feel more confident about your stance, as you have thought about and prepared responses to objections that you might face.

For this forum, start by reading On the Other Hand: The Role of Antithetical Writing in First Year Composition Courses, which is linked here.

Initial Post

Considering the principles explored in this article, as well as lesson materials previously covered, write two (2) paragraphs for the paper you just finished  “The Benefits of Traveling to Education”.

  First, post your thesis statement (a single sentence that is not a question) in bold; then post your counterargument paragraph and rebuttal paragraph for your persuasion paper that you just finished.

  1. One paragraph will be the antithetical paragraph, offering a view that opposes yours. This is your counterargument paragraph. Ease your reader into the paragraph. Maintain your identity as the writer who supports your stance.You might start your counterargument something like this, There are some who feel this view on ________ is flawed.They say that _________ “
  2. The second paragraph will be the reinforcement of your thesis, addressing the objections identified in the counterargument paragraph.  This is your rebuttal. Make the transition from counterargument to rebuttal a smooth one. You can use wording like this to get into your rebuttal: While some objections have been made regarding _________, the case for _________ is still a strong one.

Sample Initial Student Post

Thesis: Food from McDonalds is good for ones health because McDonalds serves fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and nutritious salads.

Counterargument paragraph (state what the other side thinks)

McDonalds serves unhealthy food because McDonalds’ main sales are high calorie drinks, fatty hamburgers, and oily French fries. Only a small minority of total McDonalds’ sales are healthy, such as salads and fish sandwiches. In addition, McDonald’s hamburgers are 1,000 calories per serving.

Rebuttal paragraph (refute the counterargument)

It may be true that McDonalds sells unhealthy hamburgers; however, McDonalds’ salads contain lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and other healthy ingredients. Leafy green vegetables have antioxidants that help fight inflammation, heart disease, and cancer. Eating McDonalds’ salads is good for one’s health….

300-350 words excluding reference and APA style format

The Tasty Sub Shop Case And The QHIC Case

 Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

The Tasty Sub Shop Case:

A business entrepreneur uses simple linear regression analysis to predict the yearly revenue for a potential restaurant site on the basis of the number of residents living near the site. The entrepreneur then uses the prediction to assess the profitability of the potential restaurant site.

And

The QHIC Case:

The marketing department at Quality Home Improvement Center (QHIC) uses simple linear regression analysis to predict home upkeep expenditure on the basis of home value. Predictions of home upkeep expenditures are used to help determine which homes should be sent advertising brochures promoting QHICs products and services.

Discuss the difference in the type of prediction in both cases and provide rational of the reasons that these predictions were used.

Importance Of Business Strategy

 

Why is it important for business strategy to drive organizational strategy and IS strategy? What might happen if the business strategy was not the driver?

Please make your initial post and two response posts substantive. 

A substantive answer will do at least TWO of the following:

Explain, define, or analyze the topic in detail

Share an applicable personal experience

Provide an outside source (for example, an article from the google scholar Library) that applies to the topic, along with additional information about the topic or the source (please cite properly in APA)

Make an argument concerning the topic.

Use proper citations and references.

Week 1 -Assignment-

 

Resources: 

  • Leadership Assessments found on Internet
  • Leadership Assessment Grading Guide

Open your web browser and search for either “Leadership Legacy Assessment Test” or “Disc Personality Test.”

Complete one of these free online tests. Note: The online test should be free so if you encounter a site that charges a fee for the test please continue searching for a site that offers a free test.

Write a 750 word summary in which you articulate elements of leadership using the following criteria:

  • Examine your individual, essential elements of leadership and management.
  • Differentiate between leadership and management roles, and provide specific examples from the text, literature, or personal example.

Cite at least one peer-reviewed source in addition to the course text (be certain to include the web link for your test in your citations).

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

Resources

  • Center for Writing Excellence
  • Reference and Citation Generator
  • Grammar and Writing Guides