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Research Essay Outline

Introductory Paragraph

Hook

Background

Thesis Statement

Three Sub-points

Body Paragraph #1

Topic Sentence

Evidence

Explanation

Transition sentence

Body Paragraph #2

Topic Sentence

Evidence

Explanation

Counterclaim

Rebuttal

Transition sentence

Body Paragraph #3

Topic Sentence

Evidence

Explanation

Transition sentence

Concluding Paragraph

Restate the topic, explain why it’s important

Restate your thesis

Briefly summarize your main points

Make a call to action (if appropriate) or give a final thought.

Works Cited

Not required for the outline

Due Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019