Critically read, summarize, and respond to the assigned readings. See the detailed Discussion Assignment instructions in the "Major Assignments" module to help you write 1-2 substantive and...

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   Critically read, summarize, and respond to the assigned readings
   
   
   . See the detailed Discussion Assignment instructions in the "Major Assignments" module to help you write 1-2 substantive and thoughtful paragraphs in which you preview, critically read, summarize, and give an overall response to the assigned readings.
   
   
   




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   Respond to these additional questions:








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   After reading these assigned readings, what opposing views regarding the problem or solutions could you address in Essay #3, and how could you respond to them?
   
   
   




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   Write a possible working thesis statement for Essay #3 (the problem + solutions) that matches with the main points you plan to discuss in your essay.
   
   
   




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   Make a rough outline of your essay (intro, main points of body paragraphs, conclusion). You should include enough information to make the main points of each body paragraph clear. It should also be obvious how these main points relate to your thesis.
   
   
   

Microsoft Word - Addressing Opposing Viewpoints.docx Addressing Opposing Viewpoints Opposing  views,  or  counter-­‐arguments,  challenge  your  own  stance.  The  counter-­‐argument  helps  ensure  thorough  logic.   Lest  your  argument  appear  one-­‐sided,  you  must  explore  multiple  angles  of  issues  and  consider  their  possible  refutations.   When  the  opposing  views  are  handled  well,  they  do  the  following:   • Show  understanding  and  respect   • Make  your  writing  credible   • Help  readers  to  empathize  with  your  reasoning     Presentation When  presenting  an  opposing  view,  it  can  become  counterproductive  if  it  is  not  handled  well.  Be  sure  to  always  speak  of   the  opposing  arguments  in  these  ways:   • Respectfully   • Fairly   • Objectively     • Accurately   • Distinctively  (i.e.  clearly  not  your  argument)     Refutation It  is  not  enough  to  state  other  notions  about  an  issue.  You  must  refute  them,  or  show  that  your  logic  negates  contrary   options.  When  you  present  an  opposing  view,  use  the  following  format:     1. Opposing  view   2. Refutation  based  on  your  argument   3. Evidence  supporting  the  refutation     First,  present  the  opposing  view.  Next,  present  your  own  argument,  clearly  showing  why  you  disagree  with  the  opposing   view.  Finally,  (perhaps  most  importantly)  provide  logical  evidence  that  supports  your  rebuttal.     Placement While  much  of  your  writing  will  focus  on  your  own  argument,  there  are  several,  equally  valid  places  where  you  can   insert  the  opposing  views:   • In  the  introduction,  before  presenting  your  own  assertion—the  thesis   • In  the  paragraph  after  the  introduction,  before  addressing  your  own  argument   • Throughout  the  body  paragraphs,  addressing  possible  objections  as  your  ideas  unfold   • After  your  point  has  been  made,  before  the  conclusion