Question

anticipating and addressing ____ strengthens your essay.
proper ____ are essential for giving credit to sources correctly.

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: In academic essay writing, addressing counterarguments (opposing views to your thesis) anticipates potential objections and makes your argument more robust.
2. For the second blank: Citations (or in-text citations/references) are the formal, proper way to attribute ideas, quotes, and information to their original sources to avoid plagiarism.

Answer:

1. Anticipating and addressing counterarguments strengthens your essay.
2. Proper citations are essential for giving credit to sources correctly.