Issues templates

Question 1

Template A

Answer 1

If you agreement or disagreement with the statement is nearly unqualified

• 1st Paragraph: Main reason for you position - counterpoint - rebuttal
• 2nd Paragraph: Second reason for your position - counterpoint - rebuttal
• 3er Paragraph: Third reason for your position - counterpoint - rebuttal

Question 2

Template B

Answer 2

To acknowledge one strong argument against your position but with more reasons or examples in support of your position

• 1st Paragraph: One reason and/or example in support of your position
• 2nd Paragraph: Another reason and/or example in support of your position
• 3er Paragraph: Another reason and/or example in support of your position
• Final paragraph: Chief counter argument - rebuttal

Question 3

Template C

Answer 3

To acknowledge one or more strong arguments against your position but your have better reason or examples in support of your position

• 1st Paragraph: chief counterargument
• [Next paragraph: Another counterargument]
• Next paragraph: one reason or example in support of your position
• [Next paragraph: Another reason or example in support of your position]

Question 4

Template D

Answer 4

If the argument for or against the statement’s position are equally strong

1st Paragraph (or 1st or 2nd paragraph): Area(s) or examples supporting the position
2nd Paragraph (3rd or 4th paragraph): Area(s) or examples supporting a contrary position

Question 5

Template E

Answer 5

To address to or more reasons in support of an opposing position

1st Paragraph (or 1st or 2nd paragraph): Counterargument - rebuttal 
2nd Paragraph (3rd or 4th paragraph): Counterargument - rebuttal 
[Next paragraph: Counterargument - rebuttal]