1. Write the counter-argument paragraph. Paraphrase or quote evidence from sources with in-text citations to support your counter-argument. A counter-argument paragraph is important because it presents a possible argument against your thesis. There are two reasons why this important: (1) It gives you a chance to respond to a possible objection by your readers before they finish reading your essay, and (2) It shows that you considered both sides of the argument. Both of these reasons make your essay stronger. For example, if your thesis statement indicates that students do not need to learn about racism because they are familiar with it, then a counter-argument paragraph might contain information about what causes racism because being familiar with racism is not the same as what causes it.
2. Write the conclusion (restate your claim, and summarize the evidence).
3. Update your References page to ensure that you have listed all of the sources that you cited in your paper so far (you must have a minimum of 3), using proper APA format (for in-text citations and the corresponding References page.

NOTE: If submitting template be sure to eliminate the directions text below; only your own writing should appear in the final assignment

1. Write the Counter-Argument Paragraph here (a reminder: it must state a position opposite of your thesis statement, it must be counter to your thesis statement; also, paraphrase or quote evidence from sources with in-text citations to support your counter-argument.

2. Write the Concluding Paragraph here (reminder: restate your thesis statement, summarize the main points in support of your thesis):

3. Write the updated References page here (reminder: include all the sources thus far cited in your paper.