Writing Topic: Rules for Writers chapter 47

To build a constructive reasonable argument chapter 47 states that there are a few steps that should aid you to do this. The first step is to show that you understand the facts about the subject or the problem that need to be fixed.  You must be informed and do reach on the subject when preparing your argument. Seeing you audience as a jury will aid you to present any evidence to a wider variety of opinions. The chapter states a good tip  is to test you thesis while you draft it and try to imagine a counterargument. If you cannot think of any the chapter advises to rethink your thesis.

You will need to establish credibility by stating your position in thesis statement. Then back your thesis with arguments that support your thesis. You can support your claims in many ways. One way to support your argument is to have facts and statistics that help prove your argument. Examples and illustrations are another way to aid your thesis. Citing opinions from experts that support your argument is just another way to show contribution to your thesis. Any of these by there own doesn't prove your argument, you need to do that.

If you sum up your text you should be able to clearly state your thesis and supporting evidence to this claim. Each claim will have its own set of evidence to support it. Being able to counter opposing view will aid you in support of your argument. Showing the audience that you have looked and researched other argument will only support your argument by showing them that you are fair and reasonable.
One must be able to be persuasive without being too aggressive. Another things that might help is to show the audience that you can meet them half way. Show them that you can be level headed and even might agree with how they could come to their conclusion but show them that yours is better. You do not have to win to present a constructive reasonable argument. Keep that in mind.

For me the best thing that I have found is to do an outline of my argument. When I have an outline I have to make sure that my thesis is clear and my position it stated. Make sure that I have evidence to support each claim and that will aid me in writing a clear and persuasive argument. Another thing that I want to do is show that I have researched my subject and I have been able to strengthen my argument by showing that I have considered other arguments but have came to another conclusion.