research paper

For this assignment you will use the topic that you plan on using for the research paper.  Please review the research paper assignment directions before completing your outline. Remember, the paper will need to take a stand on the issue and your thesis will need to reflect that position. You need to follow the required format for a classical argument. 

Create a topic/phrase outline for your classical argument research paper. 

Your outline must use Roman numerals (I., II., III., IV., V., VI., etc. for the main points of the argument. 

Use Capital letters (A., B., C., D., etc.) for the supporting points.  Use short phrases to indicate the main and supporting points (you do not need to write complete sentences).  DO NOT write complete paragraphs for the outline. 

Do not send a rough draft as the outline.  Your submission must be in outline form. 

Include the introduction and a working thesis for the essay. 

Classical argument format:

• Introductions(may define terms, provide statistics, give background information, give historical information, and provide examples).  The introduction may be one to three paragraphs in length.
• Thesis – must be placed in the introduction, usually at the end.  The thesis must indicate the position the paper will take on the issue.
• Main point supporting the thesis– take time to fully detail and explain this reason 
  • Evidence supporting this point
• Main point supporting the thesis– take time to fully detail and explain this second reason
  • Evidence supporting this point
• Opposition’s main point– present one of the strongest reasons the opposition has against the thesis
  • Evidence supporting the opposition's point
• Refutation– take time to explain the problems with the opposition’s point or acknowledge it is valid 
  • Evidence to support the rebuttal
• Opposition’s main point– present another strong reason the opposition has against the thesis
  • Evidence to support the opposition's point
• Refutation– take time to explain the problems with the opposition’s point or acknowledge it is valid
  • Evidence for the rebuttal
• Main point supporting the thesis– present the strongest reason in support of the thesis
  • Evidence to support this point
• Conclusion