pmla-argument-development
brycewang-stanford/Awesome-Journal-Skills
This function guides academic writers in transforming rich textual readings into a consequential, field-shaping argument suitable for major scholarly publications (like PMLA). It moves beyond mere description by structuring the core elements: a contestable thesis, the interpretive warrant, the critical move, and the broad implications (stakes) for the discipline. Use this when your reading has deep potential but lacks a clear, governing, and consequential claim.