Counter Argument Outline

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Counter argument outline
I. Introduction:

Thesis statement: Despite presenting strong points regarding parents’ monitoring their children, some of the author’s arguments were weak and groundless

II. Common ground:
Topic sentence: In her article, Woods had some very good points regarding this controversial matter
A. First Idea: parents see it as protectiveness but teenagers consider it as an invasion of privacy
B. Second Idea: Some clear-cut cases needs parents’ intervention such as sexting
III. False assumption:
Topic sentence: However, the author used some false assumptions to support her point of view
A. First false assumption: Claiming that she will find a way to spy on her daughter when she gets older
B. Second false assumption: Concluding

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