Argumentative Research Paper
Outline
Instructions:
• Complete the following outline for your argumentative paper in PENCIL.
o This is an outline, so you do not need to write everything down. Just get your main ideas down.
• Take your outline to the Writing Center or to a WRAP appointment. Have the tutor check your thesis, content, and introduction.
o Does your thesis:
Have a clear, focused issue?
State your opinion on the issue?
Outline your main reasons?
o Does your content:
Support your thesis sentence?
Include clear, relevant evidence?
Show how the evidence supports YOUR ideas?
o Does your introduction:
Have an interesting, relevant hook?
Provide focused, essential background information on the issue?
• Write what the tutor recommended you change/fix in the space below.
• Make those changes on your outline.
• Submit your tutoring slip with this paper.
What did the tutor recommend you change or fix?
- Introduction
a. Hook:
b. Background:
c. Thesis (issue/opinion/reasons):
- Reason 1:
a. State your Reason:
b. Evidence Supporting your Reason:
c. Explain How the Evidence Supports your Reason:
- Reason 2:
a. State your Reason:
b. Evidence Supporting your Reason:
c. Explain How the Evidence Supports your Reason:
- Reason 3:
a. State your Reason:
b. Evidence Supporting your Reason:
c. Explain How the Evidence Supports your Reason:
- Counter-Argument
a. Opposing Viewpoint – Why do people think your wrong?:
b. Rebuttal – Why is the opposing viewpoint wrong or weak?:
c. State your Reason:
d. Evidence Supporting your Reason:
e. Explain How the Evidence Supports your Reason:
- Conclusion
a. Restate Thesis
b. Tie Ideas Together
c. Closing Thought/Call to Action
Sample Solution
