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Informative Essay Outline Template

When you write an informative essay that presents two sides of an issue without revealing bias,

there are three primary organizational tactics that can be used:

1. Present all the major arguments on one side of the issue, and then present all the

major arguments of the opposing viewpoint.

2. Present one of the major issues relating to the overarching topic, and in the same

paragraph, discuss the viewpoints of both sides on this particular issue.

3. In one paragraph, present one of the viewpoints on one major aspect of the

controversy, and then follow that paragraph with another paragraph presenting

the opposing views’ arguments related to the same aspect of the controversy.

You then repeat that pattern one to three more times.

4. Make sure to use specific quotes or cited evidence for your supporting

details. Cite the author and year after.

Carefully consider these options, choose one, and continue with this organizational strategy for

your entire essay.

You may use the below outline template:

I. Introduction

a. Hook:________________________________________________________

b. Thesis statement:_______________________________________________

II. Body Paragraph 1

a. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

III. Body Paragraph 2

a. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

IV. Conclusion

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Restatement of thesis:____________________________________________

Write as a freshman in college style and for the sources use the one from last week which you can find at the bottom

Cant be the same source for all three supporting detail

Must have a citation after each supporting detail

Use this topic

Should the U.S. government forgive federal student loan debt for low-income borrowers?

This week, you will submit an outline and thesis statement for your informative paper.

When you write an informative essay that presents two sides of an issue without revealing bias, there are three primary organizational tactics that can be used:

● Present all the major arguments on one side of the issue, and then present all the major arguments of the opposing viewpoint.

● Present one of the major issues relating to the overarching topic, and in the same paragraph, discuss the viewpoints of both sides on this particular issue.

For this assignment:

1. Use the outline template and one of the strategies listed above to organize the materials for your paper.

2. Use specific quotes or cited evidence in APA style format for your supporting details.

3. Develop a concise thesis statement that clearly and accurately presents the main idea you will develop in your paper.

Outline Template

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See the rubric for specific grading criteria.

Points: 75 Due Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Rubric Informative Paper Outline and Thesis Statement

Criteri a

Ratings Pts

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Outline

37.5 to >33.38 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe outline includes several high-quality, thought-provoking ideas/points, which are skillfully used to creatively and completely support the thesis. The outline demonstrates a well-balanced approach to researching the topic. Subtopics are specific and avoid generalities and demonstrate extensive research and thought on the topic.

33.38 to >29.63 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe outline includes some high-quality ideas/points, which are used to support the thesis. The outline demonstrates a well-balanced approach to researching the topic. Subtopics demonstrate research and thought on the topic.

29.63 to >27.0 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe outline includes some ideas/points, some of which support the thesis. The outline may not demonstrate a well-balanced approach to researching the topic. Some subtopics demonstrate research and thought on the topic.

27 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe outline presents few ideas/points, which do not support the thesis. The outline does not demonstrate a well-balanced approach to researching the topic. Subtopics fail to demonstrate research and thought on the topic.

37.5 pts

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22.5 to >20.02 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe thesis statement is clear and concise. The reader knows exactly what the essay will be about and how the writer will write about it.

20.02 to >17.78 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe thesis statement describes the author's main points, but may not give insight into how the topic will be discussed.

17.78 to >16.2 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe thesis statement fails to present the . author's main points.

16.2 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe thesis statement is missing.

22.5 pts

Thesis Statem ent

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Format and Crediti ng Source s

15 to >13.35 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe writer makes minimal (if any) errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

13.35 to >11.85 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe writer makes some errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

11.85 to >10.8 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe writer makes numerous errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

10.8 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer makes significant errors in APA style format, citations, or references.

15 pts

Total Points: 75

Briones, D. (2023, January 17). Student Loan Payment Pause Benefits High-Income

Households the Most. Education Next.

https://www.educationnext.org/student-loan-payment-pause-benefits-high-income-househ

olds-most-borrowers-unprotected-from-risk/

Catherine, S., & Yannelis, C. (2023). The distributional effects of student loan

forgiveness. Journal of Financial Economics, 147(2), 297–316.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfineco.2022.10.003

Goss, J., Mangrum, D., & Scally, J. (2024). Assessing the Relative Progressivity of the

Biden Administration’s Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal. Education Finance

and Policy, 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1162/edfp_a_00429

Jabbari, J., Roll, S., Despard, M. R., & Hamilton, L. (2023). Student Debt Forgiveness

and Economic Stability, Social Mobility, and Quality-of-Life Decisions: Results from a

Survey Experiment. Socius, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/23780231231196778

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