1) Sources - go to the experts and see what they have to say. You must have reliable sources.
2) Cite your sources. Be ready to back up what you say.
3) Seek informed sources. Just because the source is informed in one area doesn't mean that they are informed about another. Just because they're famous or have letters after their name doesn't mean they are informed either. Your sources could be limited, so make sure to tell your opponent that also.
4) Seek impartial sources. There really is no such thing as impartial at the end of the day, but still, you need to try to find someone who doesn't have a dog in the fight. They can't argue one way or another. Have them be as impartial as possible and as accurate as possible.
5) Cross-check your sources. You will still always have people who argue against you so don't let that stop you, but always make sure to not be limited in your sources...expand as much as possible, but keep an eye out for the opposition.
6) Use the Web with care. Cross check everything you find online. It's not always the most reliable. You must always read a source in context. Often you will see "..." most of which times means that it is out of context. If they cut out words, it will probably be because it doesn't agree with what they want.
Just because there is mere disagreement doesn't mean that you are automatically wrong. You are always going to get people who oppose you. A large part of arguing is physiological.
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