Read the first two steps in writing a rebuttal. 1. Acknowledge the counterclaim a reader might have.
2. Provide a reason the counterclaim is weak.

What is the third step in crafting an effective rebuttal?

Restate the original claim and one piece of supporting evidence.
Present evidence to support this reason and refute the counterclaim.
Explain that the counterclaim is incorrect and restate the claim.
Provide a list of other authors who agree with the claim and its reasons.