An Effective Response: Answering an Objection

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Objections sometimes center on the use of evidence. For instance, a source might be critiqued for not being authoritative or credible. A good way to avoid this kind of criticism of a source is to establish its expertise and independence. It can also help to back up a vulnerable source with other evidence.

ANALYZE & WRITE

Write a couple of paragraphs analyzing and evaluating how Goode handles an objection:

  1. Reread paragraph 7 to identify the objection Goode summarizes. On what basis does the food industry object to the findings of researchers like Young and Rolls?
  2. Skim paragraphs 7–9 to determine how Goode responds to this criticism.
  3. What makes her refutation effective or ineffective?

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