sonali Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hi,So I was just wondering if counterarguments are required or merely suggested in EE's, specifically for history? My EE is a compare/contrast essay of why Che Guevara's revolutionary efforts were successful in Cuba but a failure in Bolivia. So would this require a counterargument? i.e he was unsuccessful in Cuba yet successful in Bolivia? Because that would be quite difficult to argue... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khimberleigh Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 It's not a 'requirement,' but if you want to get an A or B then you should definitely include counter-arguments. By the way, your 'counter-argument' does not have to be the polar opposite of your argument. For example, if you're arguing that 'X was very successful' a 'counter-argument' such as 'X was moderately successful' would suffice. When I wrote mine I used the phrase 'alternate viewpoint' which might make it a bit easier for you. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcurrant Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Just to add to Khimberleigh's reply: a counter-argument (however defined) contributes to the richness and complexity of your EE essay. Though not a "requirement" it is a standard feature of good research. And, as already pointed out, you stand a better chance of achieving a higher mark for this reason. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBKID4lyf Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi, from what i understand it is very important to acknowledge differing opinions and differing historiographies, especially if your topic is controversial. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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