The Basics, The Best.

Intro:

• Outline up to 3 possible lines of argument (LOA) in response to the question

• State which LOA is most convincing and why- this is what you will be arguing in your essay

Section 1: LOA1

• Argument: stating the first LOA- argue for why it is convincing

• Counter argument: criticize the above argument – why it fails.

• Rebuttal: criticize the above counter argument (if you can)

• Counter rebuttal: criticizing the above rebuttal- rejecting

 

Section 2: LOA2

• Argument: stating the first LOA- argue for why it is convincing

• Counter argument: criticize the above argument – why it fails.

• Rebuttal: criticize the above counter argument (if you can)

• Counter rebuttal: criticizing the above rebuttal- rejecting

 

Section 3: LOA3

• Argument: stating why LOA3 is the best- your argument!!

• Counter argument: criticize the above argument – why it fails.

• Rebuttal: criticize the above counter argument (if you can) This is your argument so you need to make it convincing.

 

CONCLUSION

• Reiterate why LOA 1  & 2 are flawed and why LOA3 is the most successful