¶ 2: Summary of opposing viewpoint article: introduce and present the thesis and main supporting arguments of the article without expressing your opinion.
¶ 3: Explain something about the opposing article that you agree with or something that is explained effectively or reasonably, even if you don’t completely agree with it.
¶ 4: Point out what you do not agree with in the article.
¶ 5: Present your stance on the issue, using your own reasoning.
¶ 6: Present research that supports your argument (you may use two paragraphs to do this, if need be).
¶ 7: Explain why the disagreement between the opposing arguments matters. What is the bigger picture?
¶ 8: Create a bridge, or possible middle ground, between the opposing arguments, or explain why a middle ground is not possible.
