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Arguments, Counterarguments and Refutations

Arguments, Counterarguments and Refutations

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10th Grade

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Hazem AboHelal

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Arguments, Counterarguments and Refutations

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What do you think are the differences between

Personal Arguments

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Academic Arguments

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Example of an academic argument

Academic argument

Heavy use of computers may disrupt family cohesion and increase divorce in society. This is due to an increase in the feelings of seclusion, independence and apathy/carelessness (Williams 2019).

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What are the elements of an academic argument that you see here:

"Heavy use of computers may disrupt family cohesion and increase divorce in society. This is due to an increase in the feelings of seclusion, independence and apathy/carelessness" (Williams 2019).

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What is a Counter-argument

A Counterargument

An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

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Can you think of a counterargument to the following argument:

Allowing students to use mobile phones in class is a major source of distraction.

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