TERM Homework

Outline Template

I. Introduction

a. Introduce the topic with background information and define terminology

II. Body Paragraph 1 – Technical aspects of your topic

a. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

III. Body Paragraph 2 – Description of public policy debates surrounding your topic

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

IV. Body Paragraph 3 -Arguments

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

V. Body Paragraph 4 - Arguments

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

VI. Opinion and Conclusion

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Statement of Opinion:_____ _______________________________________

VII. References – In APA format