Argument Outline

Argument Essay Outline

1. Title

a. Name of assignment

b. Your Title

2. Introduction

a. Question/anecdote/statistic/quote (pick one)

b. Brief background information

c. List (2) other perspective quotes

i. Quote 1

ii. Quote 2

d. Thesis

3. Body

a. Definition

b. Developed background and/or history

c. Develop (2) other perspective quotes

d. Supports from Research Guide 1 (2+ sources)

i. Topic sentence

ii. Quote

iii. Restatement of quote

iv. Your analysis/synthesis

v. Transition to next paragraph

e. Supports from Research Guide 2 (2+ sources)

i. Topic sentence

ii. Quote

iii. Restatement of quote

iv. Your analysis/synthesis

v. Transition to next paragraph

f. Supports from Research Guide 3 (2+ sources)

i. Topic sentence

ii. Quote

iii. Restatement of quote

iv. Your analysis/synthesis

v. Transition to next paragraph

4. Conclusion

a. Include a brief summary of the paper's main points

b. Pick one or more

i. Evoke a vivid image

ii. Call for some sort of action

iii. End with a warning

iv. Universalize (compare to other situations)

v. Suggest results or consequences

c. The following are best as the last line of your essay

i. Ask a provocative question

ii. Use a quotation

5. Works Cited

a. By author’s last name

b. Alphabetical order

c. See MLA handout or Owl at Purdue for format

6. Read Aloud