Create a two-page detailed outline of your proposal argument. You should use bullet/outline format
Your outline may include phrases or complete sentences, but your topic and overall content should be obvious. For each paragraph, provide the specific topic that you will discuss. Find locations for your six sources within this outline.
AMPLE OUTLINE FORMAT FOR PROPOSAL ARGUMENT ESSAY (Credit: J Martin)
*Note: your outline may be structured differently; the sample below is to help you, but not limit you.
Original, creative title for your essay: ______________________________
I. Introductory paragraph
A. Attention-grabbing "hook":
B. Background information on the topic of your essay (i.e. introduce the problem that needs to be solved):
C. Thesis statement (make sure it proposes an action or a solution to the problem):
II. 1-3 Body paragraphs in which you persuade your readers that the problem exists and is important
A. Start each paragraph with a topic sentence:
B. Include plenty of evidence from your sources, examples, and reasoning:
III. 1-3 Body paragraphs in which you explain your solution(s) and why your solution(s) will be effective and feasible
A. Start each paragraph with a topic sentence:
B. Include plenty of evidence from your sources, examples, and reasoning:
IV. Rebuttal paragraph(s)
A. Present alternative solutions and refute them:
V. Conclusion
A. Summarize the problem and solution
B. Make a call to action or portray the negative consequences of not acting
*Don't forget to include a Works Cited page as the last page of your outline and essay.