Outline assignment

Outline Template

I. Introduction

A. Context/background: describe your intro strategy (optional)

B. Thesis/Position Statement: Write your position statement.

II. Information Point: identify the type of information that you will use

III. First Argument Point: state the point

A. state the sub-point

B. state the sub-point

1. state the sub-sub-point (optional)

2. state the sub-sub-point (optional)

IV. Second Argument Point: state the point

A. state the sub-point

B. state the sub-point

V. Counterargument

A. Opposition: Some people (name the people—students, professors, parents, administrators, employers, etc.) may argue that . . .

B. Concession: This is a reasonable position because . . . (It is understandable that they feel this way because . . ./It is true that . . .)

C. Refutation: However, this position is illogical/outdated/not supported by the facts/unethical . . .

VI. Conclusion

Note: The counterargument may come either before or after the arguments, or it may be placed between the two arguments. Arrange the points in the most effective way.