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I. Ground: The ground is the main supporting topic. One of the main ideas that you will develop in order to support your thesis. 

1. Warrant : A warrant is a specific point, an example, or information that supports the ground

0. Backing-specific research/information. This refers to the actual article or resource that may apply. If you have sources already, you can write down the one that you will refer to in order to develop the warrant

1. Warrant B:

0. Backing-Specific research

1. Warrant C:

0. Backing-Specific research

 

Counterargument: this refers to the opposing view, if there is one, regarding this particular ground AND indicates how you will weaken or otherwise handle this opposing view

I always suggest students shoot for 3 main ground with three warrants supporting each ground. This is not a rule that is set in stone, only a guide to help students fully develop their topic.

I. INTRODUCTION

1.  Hook-first two sentences. Shocking statistic, relevant quote, description

2. Main Thesis:.

3. Supporting Topics/Grounds:

  

1. Ground 1 (Supporting Topic 1):

 

1. Warrant :

0. Backing-specific research/information

1. Warrant B:

0. Backing-Specific research

1. Warrant C:

0. Backing-Specific research

Counterargument

 

1. Ground 2 

1. Warrant :

1. Backing-specific research/information

1. Warrant B:

1. Backing-Specific research

1. Warrant C:

1. Backing-Specific research

Counterargument

 

1. Ground 3: 

1. Warrant :

1. Backing-specific research/information

1. Warrant B:

1. Backing-Specific research

1. Warrant C:

1. Backing-Specific research

 

 Conclusion

0. Restate thesis in a more complete way

0. Leave a final impression

0. Do not bring up a new subject or introduce a new idea