Researching an argument

I need help in researching an argument that the author of the text is making through the text. Present a clear, reasoned, well supported, clearly organized argument, demonstrating college-level writing skills.

• Recognize writing as a process of developing, drafting, revising, and editing.
• Conduct research appropriate to a narrowly specific topic, understanding how to find and evaluate the credibility of sources, incorporating information, concepts and ideas from outside sources through summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting to develop strong, well-supported arguments, citing sources according to Modern Language Association guidelines.
• Analyze text, recognizing the arguments presented, and construct an effective, argumentative or persuasive response, synthesizing information, concepts, and ideas from various sources and including that knowledge in effective, well-reasoned arguments.
• Demonstrate understanding of acknowledged methods of critical thinking and analysis of literature.
• Analyze a variety of literary genres in their social, cultural and historical context.