This document provides instructions for writing an argumentative essay, including outlining the key steps: 1) Address the topic by stating general statements and your position, 2) State your stand clearly, 3) Rank your reasons starting from strongest to weakest, 4) Anticipate and address any counterarguments, and 5) Conclude by restating your main points and discussing the topic in a broader context. An example argument is given that animals should not be kept in cages as it is cruel and limits their natural freedoms.