This document outlines the steps for writing an argumentative essay, including: reviewing the problem and proposed solution, outlining the plan, anticipating and responding to counterarguments, evaluating alternative solutions, and planning follow up research. It provides guidance on describing the problem and thesis, planning counterarguments likely to be raised, considering and evaluating at least two alternative solutions, and noting additional information needed to strengthen the argument. Students are assigned homework to post their writing on counterarguments and alternative solutions evaluation in preparation for compiling it into their final essay.