Argumentative Essay

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ENGL 1123: Argumentative Outline

Argumentative Essay Outline

I. Introduction

a. Hook:

b. Give brief, general introduction to the topic (2-3 sentences). Write some possible ideas you want to express here:

c. Explain WHY the topic is important or why should readers care about the topic (2-3 sentences). Write some possible ideas you want to express here:

d. Thesis statement:

II. Body of your Argument

a. Body paragraph 1:

· Controlling idea (connected to thesis):

· Evidential support - what kind will you look for in your research (factual, statistical, anecdotal)?

b. Body Paragraph 2:

· Controlling idea (connected to thesis):

· Evidential support- what kind will you look for in your research (factual, statistical, anecdotal)?

c. Body Paragraph 3:

· Controlling idea (connected to thesis):

· Evidential support- what kind will you look for in your research (factual, statistical, anecdotal)?

d. Body Paragraph 4:

· Controlling idea (connected to thesis):

· Evidential support- what kind will you look for in your research (factual, statistical, anecdotal)?

III. Conclusion

· Readdresses thesis considering the evidence presented in the body paragraphs

· Synthesizes information presented in the body

· Restates why topic is important

· Reviews the main points

· Finishes the essay with no doubts about the position of the essay.

Write some sentences with a few ideas of what you might express about your argument in the conclusion.

Notes: