Drug Use & Abuse
Student Name
COH318
Point/Counterpoint Outline
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State the question from the list of approved topics, word for word.
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INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
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Introduce the topic and include the point and counterpoint without providing an opinion.
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FIRST SECTION
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Overall argument FOR (point)
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#1 Argument FOR
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#2 Argument FOR
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#3 Argument FOR
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Concluding Sentence: |
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SECOND SECTION
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Transition (i.e., On the other hand) Overall argument AGAINST (point) |
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#1 Argument AGAINST
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#2 Argument AGAINST
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#3 Argument AGAINST
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Concluding Sentence:
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CLOSING PARAGRAPH
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A closing paragraph in which you state your opinion. |
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REFERENCES
COH 318 Point/Counterpoint Essay (Updated 7/24/17) Page 2