Section 4: Section Diagnostic

Review all the research and planning you have done to prepare for writing your final argument.

Write a synopsis of your proposed argument addressing the following:

• Specifically explain the issue within, and your perspective on, your subtopic.

• Clearly communicate and explain the argument’s central position and each of its supporting claims, including at least one counterclaim.

• Describe the organizational plan you intend to use to present your argument.

• Explain how you will use evidence and reasoning to develop the argument, identifying the main sources you intend to cite.