Tag: Argument Craft
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How to Handle the Counterargument in a Short NYT Contest Entry (2026)
In a tightly capped argument, the opposing view is not a politeness ritual. Four counterargument moves, a word budget that fits, five failure patterns and a 20-minute stress test. Read article →
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The Detail That Proves It: Choosing Evidence for a Short Contest Entry
In a short entry you can afford two or three pieces of evidence, not eight. How to choose which ones, climb the specificity ladder, and test whether they prove your actual claim. Read article →