Outlining Your Argument

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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