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considering and responding to counterarguments and counterevidence
Historians cannot assume that all their readers will agree with their arguments; by including counterarguments and counterevidence, they demonstrate that they understand why readers might have opposing viewpoints. When opposing viewpoints are addressed, skeptical readers will consider the main argument with less resistance.
counterarguments
A counterargument is an alternative interpretation or viewpoint to the one you express in your thesis. Including and responding to a counterargument strengthens your credibility because it means that you have considered more than one viewpoint in making your claim.
counterevidence
Counterevidence is a fact or source that challenges your thesis or one of your arguments. Including and responding to counterevidence strengthens your argument because it means that you have considered more than one possibility in making your claim.
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