Choose a clear, debatable topic
Take a definite position
Research credible evidence
Identify opposing viewpoints
Create a strong thesis statement
Organize your main points logically
Write an introduction with background and thesis
Support each body paragraph with one main idea
Use facts, statistics, examples, and expert opinions
Address and refute counterarguments
Keep your tone formal and objective
Use clear transitions between paragraphs
End with a strong conclusion that restates the thesis
Revise for clarity, logic, and grammar