Select a Topic

• The first step in writing an argument essay is choosing a topic. Choose a topic that has readily available research on multiple sides of the argument. The more focused the topic is, the easier it will be to focus the essay. A good topic is one that hasn't been written about to a great extent but does have interest in the community in which you are writing. For example, a writer in a particular television market may choose to compare the television services available -- cable, satellite dish, etc. -- and explain why one choice is better than the rest for that particular area.