Research paper english

Suggested Outline Template

Write out your research question:

Write out your nuanced thesis:

Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

a. State a strong opening statement that will generate interest and engage your audience.

b. State the focus of your intro

c. Thesis Statement

Rebuttal 1

a. Strongest Oppositional View

b. Evidence of Opponent’s position (Enter your notecard quote here)

c. Your counter argument

d. Your Evidence (Enter your notecard quote here)

e. State why your point is much better

d. Conclude

Rebuttal 2

a. 2nd Strongest Oppositional View

b. Evidence of Opponent’s position (Enter your notecard quote here)

c. Your counter argument

d. Your Evidence (Enter your notecard quote here)

e. State why your point is much better

d. Conclude

Rebuttal 3

a. 3rd Strongest Oppositional View

b. Evidence of Opponent’s position (Enter your notecard quote here)

c. Your counter argument

d. Your Evidence (Enter your notecard quote here)

e. State why your point is much better

Argument 1: Choose Toulmin/Rogerian

I. Toulmin:

a. Claim (State your first reason for your thesis)

b. Evidence (Notecard quote)

c. Warrant : Explain how the evidence supports the claim

d. Backing: Explain why your warrant is true

e. Qualifier: State to what extent your argument is true. Acknowledge limitations here

f. Rebuttal: Address any possible rebuttal you can think of.

II. Rogerian

a. Introduce a problem in argument

b. Acknowledge the other side

c. Present your side (use notecard here)

d. Work on a more middle ground approach (what both parties can agree with)

e. Remind the audience why a more balanced perspective is needed.

Repeat 5 for each addition argument

Present at least 5 strong arguments

11/12) Conclusion

a. Restate Thesis

b. Strong Conclusion ( Solution, Consequences, Future Problems, Implications, Other related issues, or Call to Action—One or Two combination for a good, solid conclusion)