In what way does the strategic placement of a concession at the beginning of an argumentative essay affect the author's credibility?
It can enhance credibility by showing the author's awareness of opposing viewpoints.
It weakens credibility by introducing doubt before asserting the main argument.
It has no effect on credibility as it is a common practice in most argumentative essays.
It undermines credibility by indicating hesitancy about the author's own stance.
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