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\n·Refutation or Rebuttal:an answer that challenges a specific claim or charge  \n# ● Counterargument:the other side of an argument\n\n## Format of the counterargument:\n\n1.Topic Sentence:Introduce the opposing side's arguments.You areacknowledging the other point of view.You will use phrases such as thefollowing:  \n·Some critics argue/assert/contend/claim/state...  \n·Many believe that...  \n● It has been argued/asserted/contended/claimed/stated...  \n·Opponents argue/assert/contend/claim/state...  \n2.Expert Source that supports the counterargument:This sentence backs up the  \nsentence with a quotation or paraphrase of evidence from an expert.It includesthe name of the author/source,the title of the article or web site,and,if necessary,the expertise of the source to show the validity of the evidence.  \nFor example:  \nIn“When Patients Request Assistance with Suicide,”Dr.Michael Maskin,an associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia-PresbyterianMedical Center in New York,argues that in many cases,dying patients'thinking is simply occupied by negative reactions to their condition(2).  \n3.Explanation sentence:This sentence begins with a transition(therefore,thus,to explain,as a result,to elaborate,in other words,etc.)and explains theevidence and/or provides an example of what it is saying.  \n4.Concession sentence:Concede (acknowledge)the other side's validity in a  \nrespectful way.You might begin with phrases such as the following:  \n·For this reason,opponents believe/argue/claim/contend/stress etc.  \n● As a result of            \nmany believe/argue etc.  \n·It is understandable why the opposition believes/argues etc.  \n·Critics have a valid point about...  \n5.Refutation/Rebuttal sentence:This is where you refute or challenge the  \nopposition's viewpoint and remind readers of your stance.You will beginby using a phrase such as the following:  \n·Nevertheless/nonetheless/however+your argument  \n·Though it is a valid point/argument+your argument  \n● Even though (one part of the argument)is true,it still does not...  \n·Though he/she/they make a good point,+your argument  \nMake sure that you complete the rebuttal by refuting the actual counterargumentthat you are using in this paragraph.Do not argue against a different  \ncounterargument,as there are usually several.Stick to the one counterargumentthroughout the entire paragraph.If you want to address more than one counter-argument,then you will need to do so in separate paragraphs.Obviously,it helpsto pick counterarguments that you can refute easily.  \nExample  \nMain Claim:Terminally illpatients have the right to end their own lives,and those whochoose to help them should not be punished for doing so.  \n1 Critics argue that the reason why some terminally ill patients wish to commitsuicide is nothing more than melancholia.Patients suffering terminal illness might tend tobe negative,hopeless,and depressed.2 In“When Patients Request Assistance withSuicide,\"Dr.Michael Maskin,an associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York,argues that in many cases,dying patients'thinking is simply occupied by negative reactions to their critical condition(2).3 In otherwords,most of the reasons why terminally ill patients request doctors and/or loved onesto assist them in committing suicide might be caused by certain problems such as.hopelessness,because there is no effective treatment,anxiety over expensive medicalbills,and regret for being a burden to their families(Maskin 2).4 For this reason,opponents argue that the terminally ill patient needs psychotherapy,and that his wish toend his life should never be considered.5 Though it is true that psychotherapy might helpthe terminally ill patient confirm his decision,and that it is not a medical doctor's job tohelp patients end their lives,it is,however,ultimately the patient's decision and his life 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