Even if we find the reasoning flawed, we may want to give the argument some credit for articulating that reasoning.
This ensures we are keeping the argument fair, and helps to better convince the reader.
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highlight whatever parts of the argument proved to be sound
Praising the part of the arguments that make sense is a good part to include in a persuasive essay.
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However, even if we do find weaknesses, it’s important to recognize any contributions as well. Doing so will show readers that our assessment is fair-minded.
This is a significant piece of information to understand because it is very powerful knowledge. Therefore, if we show the authors positives and negatives, it will help demonstrate we took all sides into consideration.
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