This document provides an overview of the key elements of an argumentative essay, including considering the audience, introducing the topic, stating the thesis, providing reasons and evidence to support the position, addressing counterarguments, and concluding by restating the argument. It discusses the importance of the hook, background information, and thesis statement in the introduction and specific elements like position, reasons, evidence, and rebuttal that are needed in the body. The conclusion should restate the argument and can include a prediction or warning. It also provides some potential references on argumentative writing.