two outlines

EDRD 2010-21

Date written in MLA Style (Day Month Year) – This is the date the Outline is Due

RESEARCH PAPER OUTLINE

Center Title of Paper Here

Introduction

Attention grabber (facts, rhetorical questions or anecdote)

Thesis Statement (This paper requires a Thesis Statement to inform)

Issue 1 - Topic Sentence

Reason #1

Reason #2

Reason #3

Issue 2 - Topic Sentence

Reason #1

Reason #2

Reason #3

IV. Issue 3 - Topic Sentence

A.Reason #1

B. Reason #2

C.Reason #3

V.  Issue 4 - Topic Sentence

A.Reason #1

B.Reason #2

C.Reason #3

Conclusion

Closing Thoughts can be done in several ways including:

Restating the Thesis Statement and summarizing the arguments presented OR

Maintaining a neutral stance on the topic OR

Adopting and making a position statement based on the dialogue that has been presented throughout the paper OR

Making an appeal to your audience regarding the topic.

Discuss:  The United States Congress is a Dysfunctional Body That Does Little To Improve

American Society

Argue for:  Standardized Test Are Good Measures of Academic Ability and Progress and

Should Remain Part of the School Curriculum.

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