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Draft your position argument.

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By this point, you have done a lot of writing to

Devise a focused, well-presented issue and take a position on it
Frame your issue so that readers will be open to your argument
Support your position with reasons and evidence your readers will find persuasive
Refute or concede alternative viewpoints on the issue
Organize your ideas to make them clear, logical, and effective for readers

Now stitch that material together to create a draft. The next two parts of this Guide to Writing will help you evaluate and improve that draft.