Anticipating objections and countering opposing arguments

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Readers who already agree with you need no convincing, but skeptical readers may resist your arguments. To be willing to give up a position that seems reasonable, readers need to see that another position is even more reasonable. In addition to presenting your own case, therefore, you should acknowledge the opposing arguments and attempt to counter them.

You will enhance your credibility if you explain the arguments of others accurately and fairly.

You can address opposing views in various ways:

Wherever you address opposing points of view, explain the arguments of others accurately and fairly.

Anticipating and countering opposing arguments