Think of this as the “counterargument” and your response as your “rebuttal.” The article must be substantial enough to support in depth and developed disagreement. Moreover, it should stem from a reputable published periodical (no blogs, personal sites, or .gov/.org/.edu websites).***The following provides a general overview of the guidelines for your paper. Body paragraph numbers are a general suggestion that you will adapt to meet your argument’s needs. More detailed guidelines will be discussed in class on Writing Workshop days:The introduction paragraph hooks the reader by introducing the specific debate you are writing into with your paper. This is what makes the paper a “problem-first” paper. There are many “problems” associated with a specific essay/article you have chosen to respond to so you will need to narrow your focus. The introduction ends with your thesis statement.Body paragraph 1 summarizes the essay you have chosen for your counterargument.Body paragraph 2 praises an aspect (or aspects) of your opposition’s argument. Sources canhelp you develop this praise.Body paragraph 3 critiques an aspect of your opposition’s argument. Sources can help you develop this critique.Body paragraph 4 argues your own first reason for your rebuttal. You must use sources here to support your refutation.Body paragraph 5 builds upon BP 4 and argues your own second reason for your rebuttal. You must use sources here to support your refutation.The conclusion restates the thesis in different words; it then explains the “so what?” of the problem. Closes with a concrete connection to your own life or the reader’s life.Your Works Cited should be MLA formatted and list, in alphabetical order, your sources. ***Sources:Your essay will include textual evidence from your chosen counterargument essay and direct citations and/or cited paraphrases of five (5) or more reputable sources to support and develop your thinking. Your reputable sources should come from either: articles from reputable periodicals; peer-reviewed articles or books from the library databases; and/or articles from the SIRS library database. You must include at least one (1) peer-reviewed source.