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The Rebuttal ParagraphBegin with a topic sentence which states a strong argument from the opposition. Some ways to begin:Some might believe...The opposition may say...The other side thinks...Many people are in agreement that...There are two ways you can go with the counter-claim/rebuttal paragraph: You can admit the other side has a point, but show how their logic is faultyExample: Many people believe the answer to texting while driving is to use hand’s free devices. Admittedly, this is a feasible option and may be better than tradition hands-on texting. However, the driver is still suffering from the cognitive distraction of performing another task while driving. You can shoot down the other side, and show how they are wrongSome may believe that texting while driving with hands free devices is the answer to a ban on texting. However, it has been proven that it is not the actual process of texting while driving that distracts the driver. It is the cognitive distraction, or the thinking required in order to complete the task that distracts drivers.End with restating your thesis (the claim for which you are arguing)Example counter-claim and rebuttal paragraph:Some may believe that texting while driving with hands free devices is the answer to a ban on texting. However, it has been proven that it is not the actual process of texting while driving that distracts the driver. It is the cognitive distraction, or the thinking required in order to complete the task that distracts drivers. The majority of drivers will still be distracted no matter if they are using a hands free device or the traditional form of texting. Therefore, the only answer to texting and driving problem is for states to create laws completely banning texting while driving. ................
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