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Student Name

COH318

Point/Counterpoint Outline

Date

TITLE

State the question from the list of approved topics, word for word.

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

Introduce the topic and include the point and counterpoint without providing an opinion.

FIRST SECTION

Overall argument FOR (point)

#1 Argument FOR

#2 Argument FOR

#3 Argument FOR

Concluding Sentence:

SECOND SECTION

Transition (i.e., On the other hand)

Overall argument AGAINST (point)

#1 Argument AGAINST

#2 Argument AGAINST

#3 Argument AGAINST

Concluding Sentence:

CLOSING PARAGRAPH

A closing paragraph in which you state your opinion.

REFERENCES

AT LEAST 2 sources for your arguments FOR and AT LEAST 2 sources for your counterpoint arguments AGAINST from peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports or other textbooks, using APA 6th edition.

COH 318 Point/Counterpoint Essay (Updated 7/24/17) Page 2