Debate Opening Statement

Note: MLA Format and state only facts not personal opinions 

Read "Debt Slaves: 7 Out Of 10 Americans Believe That Debt ‘Is A Necessity In Their Lives’" ( http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/debt-slaves-7-out-of-10-americans-believe-that-debt-is-a-necessity-in-their-lives ) and write an opening statement on the pros of why debt is a necessity in life. Follow this outline:

1.       Introduction

·         Summarize the Debt Slave Article (in one to 2 sentences)

·         Define Debt and list examples

·         Thesis statement on why debt is a necessity

2.       Credit Cards

·         How it works

·         Advantages

3.       Loans

·         How it works

·         Advantages

4.       Credit Score

·         Credit scoring/ how it works

·         Benefits of a good credit score

5.       Conclusion

·         Restate thesis

·         Sum up key points

                      ·         Closing statement