1. Thesis statement that you think you can defend 2. Create an outline

1. Thesis statement that you think you can defend
2.
Create an outline. Establish the basic framework
of your outline by writing out your thesis statement and all the premises that
support it. Then fill in the framework by jotting down what points you will
need to make in defense of each premise. Decide what objections to your
argument you will consider and how you will respond to them
3.
opposing viewpoints
4.
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