Question

Writing a Claim and Counterclaim Tutorial.

Answer 1

\(\huge\bf Claim~and~Counterclaim:\)


\(\large\sf A~claim~is~like~your~thesis~statement:\\~It~states~your~point~of~view~on~the~topic~of~your~paper.\)

\(\large\sf A~claim~should~be:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf Be~specific.~Make~it clear~and~avoid~being~too~broad~or~vague.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf Be~accurate.~Use~correct~and~reliable~information~when~making~your~claim.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf Be~arguable.~People~should~be~able~to~disagree~with~your~claim~or~thesis.\\~Avoid~making~it~a~true~statement:~it~should~contain~your~opinion.
.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf Able~to~be~supported.~If~you~make~a~claim~and~you~can't~support~it,~\\consider~revising~it~so~that~it~can~be~supported. \)

\(\large\sf How~to~write~a~claim:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf Your~claim~is~your~position~plus~your~reason(s).~You~don't~need~to~list~all\\your~reasons~behind~your~claim,~but~make~sure~your~audience~gets~a~sense\\of~your~ideas.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Write~your~claim~statement~and~think~about~if~it~is~specific,~accurate,\\ arguable,~and~able~to~be~supported.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Make~sure~to~support~your~claim~with~evidence.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Address~a~counterclaim~and~refute~it.\)

\(\large\sf How~to~write~a~counterclaim:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
State~your~opponent's~position.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Explain~why~your~opponent's~position~is~incorrect.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Make~it~clear~that~it~is~your~opponents~point-of-view~and~not~yours.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
At~the~end~your~counterclaim~should~support~your~claim.\)

\(\large\sf Refuting~your~counterclaim:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Dismiss~the~counterclaim.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Provide~evidence.\)

\(\large\sf Putting~it~all~together:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Your~claim~and~counterclaim~should~be~in~your~introduction.\)

\(\large\sf Your~introduction~should~go~as:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
A~hook.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
A~transition~to~your~counterclaim.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Your~counterclaim.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
A~transition~to~your~claim.\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
Your~claim.\)

\(\large\sf After~your~Introduction:\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
3~body~paragraphs~supporting~your~claim\)
\(\Huge .\) \(\normalsize\sf
A~conclusion~which~restates~your~claim.\)

Answer 2

Thank you. @TheSmartOne

Answer 3

It can get confusing with claim and counterclaim, how to use it, where to use it, etc. I think it is because it isn't taught very well, but this helps!

Answer 4

u forgot a space in "Make it clear"

Answer 5

Nice Tso !