Counterarguments and Rebuttals

A statement or argument that is opposite of, or is directly against, your opinion/argument.  

Claim - Girl Scout cookies are the best type of cookie. 

Counterargument - Oreos are superior to all other cookies. 

The rebuttal is your comeback when someone makes a counterargument against you. 

My argument: Barnes and Noble is the best bookseller in the United States.

·        Counterargument: Some people say that Amazon is cheaper and ships items faster, and is therefore “better”.

·        My rebuttal: However, the fact that BN has successful stores AND online sales proves that it is superior to an internet-only bookseller. 

State your side, a counterargument, refute it, and give sufficient evidence to PROVE why you’re right.

“Uniforms are critical to learning. Some students believe it is unfair for the administration to require uniforms because it stifles their creativity and personal expression. However, the true purpose of school is to learn, and uniforms have been statistically shown to improve the learning environment.”