The document discusses using reader responses to strengthen arguments in a paper. It advises not ignoring counterarguments but instead addressing them to increase credibility with skeptical readers, make the main argument more complex, and develop a sturdier paper structure. The document then provides an example of a student argument for the DREAM Act and responses raising questions about costs to states and impact on domestic jobs. It shows how the student strengthened their argument by addressing these counterpoints and building a revised structure that transitions between economic and ethical considerations.