Research suggests that when speakers discuss two sides of an issue, they are more persuasive if they actively refute the side they oppose rather than simply describe it without providing evidence for why the audience should share the speaker's views.

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Research supports the idea that actively refuting the opposing side is a more persuasive strategy than simply describing it without providing evidence.

Research Suggests That When Speakers Discuss Two Sides of an Issue