Outlining Your Argument
Develop Your Outline
You have carefully researched both sides of an issue, determined your position, and stated a claim. Now you must find a way to juggle your supporting evidence and counterclaims to create a powerful argument.
Use the Outline Planning Guide to begin organizing your argument. As you build your outline, make note of the sources where you found your information.
Outlining Your Argument
Keep in mind, your finished argument must be supported by at least three
credible
sources and include at least one visual representation (chart, graph, infographic) of data that supports your claim. If you find that you do not have enough evidence to write a complete argument, conduct another search to locate additional
Outline Planning Guide
Research: Source where you found this information
Introduction
Body Part 1
State your claim
Point A
Make your first point
Support your first point
Counterpoint A
Present first counterpoint
Support first counterpoint
Rebuttal A
State first rebuttal point
Support rebuttal point
Body Part 2
Point B
Make your first point
Support your first point
Counterpoint B
Present first counterpoint
Support first counter point
Rebuttal B
State first rebuttal point
Support rebuttal point
Body Part X*
*Continue pattern until all points and counterpoints have been addressed.
Conclusion
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