Asked by julie

Where should the writer include a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

as part of the evidence for the claim
immediately following the initial claim
after the supporting evidence for the claim
as part of the conclusion for the argument

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
after the supporting evidence for the claim

Place the counterclaim after you’ve stated your claim and presented supporting evidence, then acknowledge and refute the opposing view before moving to your conclusion. This strengthens your argument by showing you’ve considered and can rebut alternatives.