Assignment 2

Assignment 2 Outline Template

I. Introduction A. Interesting fact or startling statistic and basic introduction of the topic B. Thesis Statement (1 sentence)

II. Background information and details A. Problem(s) to solve

1. Identifying the issue(s) 2. How problem(s) affect(s) the public/target audience

B. How problem(s) came to be or past attempts to solve the problem(s) 1. Illustration and/or source information 2. Other illustration or example

III. Process of solutions A. Program implementation (the program or service to benefit the public) B. Decisions (any public policies or political steps needed; approvals and related

legalities)

1. Source Information C. Steps (people, funds, structures, etc. needed to make the start and/or keep the

program or service running)

1. Source Information IV. Benefits of the program

A. Benefit 1 B. Benefit 2

1. Provide source citation for at least one of these benefits V. Conclusion

A. Restatement of thesis statement in a different way B. Summary of main ideas