manuscript-argument

# Manuscript Argument Read [references/introduction-discussion.md](references/introduction-discussion.md) and select the section-specific pattern. ## Evidence intake Build a claim-evidence table before prose: | Claim | Direct result | External support | Boundary | Missing citation/test | |---|---|---|---|---| If a key row lacks support, leave a clear placeholder or narrow the claim. Do not generate a plausible-looking citation. ## Drafting rules - One paragraph should perform one argumentative job. - Lead each paragraph with its function, then evidence, interpretation, and transition. - Separate what the study shows, what it suggests, and what remains untested. - Use prior work to create a comparison or unresolved problem, not a citation list. - Match causal verbs to the design and evidence. - Keep Introduction results minimal; keep Discussion methods minimal unless a limitation depends on them. ## QA After drafting, reverse-outline the paragraphs, map every number and citation to a source, check that the final sentence answers the opening problem, and send the section to `evidence-review` when submission-facing.