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Directions:

I.) Introduction

A.) Attention Getter

1.) General background information presented in short phrases

2.) Specific background information presented in short phrases leading to thesis statement

B.) Thesis Statement

1.) Write out thesis statement with key points

II.) Position #1

A.) Reason for Position

1.) Analysis of Evidence

2.) Analysis of Evidence

B.) Reason for Position

1.) Analysis of Evidence

2.) Analysis of Evidence

III.) Position #2

A.)Reason for Position

1.) Analysis of Evidence

2.) Analysis of Evidence

B.)Reason for Position

1.) Analysis of Evidence

2.) Analysis of Evidence

IV.) Position #3 or Acknowledgement of Counter-Arguments

A.)Reason for Position / Reason against Counter-Argument

1.) Analysis of Evidence

2.) Analysis of Evidence

B.)Reason for Position / Reason against Counter-Argument

1.) Analysis of Evidence

2.) Analysis of Evidence

V.) Conclusion

A.) Summary of key points and restatement of thesis

B.) Final Statement / Clincher



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Remember, the outline should give a quick glimpse at what your paper is about. Give only the brief key details!

Let your reader find your in-depth analysis of each point in your paper!