a The introduction: Set a context for the topic. Briefly discuss the debate over Chua's op-ed and your argumentative question. Presents the claim you intend to support in your essay. Your claim (that is, your argumentative thesis) may appear at the end of this paragraph (or introductory section). b. The body: A paragraph summarizing Chua's ideas: sum up her main points in your words. Several paragraphs arguing for your own position, drawing on Chua and the other authors, organized by topic, rather than author. That is, identify two or three main categories of response to Chua and take up each category in turn. . A counterargument section, in which you concede to the validity of positions on the subject different from your own and acknowledge the ideas of authors with whom you disagree. · A"nevertheless" section, in which you respond to the counterarguments and reaffirm your own position c. The conclusion Restate your thesis, summarize the key supporting ideas you discussed throughout the work, and wrap up your essay with closing statements that resonate with your readers.