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+title: Turabian Research Argument Assistant
+emoji: 📚
+colorFrom: green
+colorTo: blue
+sdk: gradio
+sdk_version: 4.44.0
+app_file: app.py
+pinned: false
+license: mit
+---
+
+# Turabian Research Argument Assistant
+
+A comprehensive step-by-step tool for developing research arguments based on Kate L. Turabian's "A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations" (9th Edition).
+
+## Features
+
+🎯 **Complete 6-Stage Process:**
+- **Stage 1**: Commonsense Argument Development
+- **Stage 2**: Transition to Research Framework  
+- **Stage 3**: Full Argument Assembly (4 sub-stages)
+  - 3A: Claim Development
+  - 3B: Evidence Mapping
+  - 3C: Objection Analysis
+  - 3D: Warrant Identification
+- **Stage 4**: Draft Planning (4 sub-stages)
+  - 4A: Storyboard Creation
+  - 4B: Organization Planning
+  - 4C: Introduction & Conclusion
+  - 4D: Key Terms
+- **Stage 5**: Drafting Guidance
+- **Stage 6**: Revision Checklist
+
+## How to Use
+
+1. **Start with Stage 1** - Enter your basic topic or research idea
+2. **Progress sequentially** - Each stage builds on the previous
+3. **Copy outputs** - Use results from one stage as input for the next
+4. **Follow Turabian's method** - Don't skip stages
+
+## Perfect For
+
+- Graduate students writing theses/dissertations
+- Researchers developing academic papers
+- Students learning research methodology
+- Anyone following Turabian's citation style and argument structure
+
+## Based On
+
+Kate L. Turabian's "A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations" - the definitive guide for academic research writing used by millions of students and researchers worldwide.
+
+## Technical Details
+
+- **Model**: Llama 3.3 70B Instruct
+- **Framework**: Gradio on Hugging Face Spaces
+- **Features**: Sequential workflow, specialized prompts, copy-friendly outputs
+
+---
+
+*Start building stronger research arguments today with Turabian's proven methodology!*