Detailed Argumentative Outline

I.

Introduction

A. Current problem & who it affects (overview):

B. Thesis Statement:
II.

Background
A. Historical Overview of topic (what has led up to the current problem)
B. What factors (people, organizations, groups, etc.) are contributing to this
problem? How?

III.

Counter Argument (Argues against your main point)

A. Minor Point 1: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs total

IV.

Major Point 1:
A. Minor Point 1: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum
B. Minor Point 2: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum

V.

Major Point 2:
A. Minor Point 1: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum
B. Minor Point 2: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum

VI.

Major Point 3:
A. Minor Point 1: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum
B. Minor Point 2: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum

VII.

Major Point 4:
A. Minor Point 1: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum
B. Minor Point 2: 2 pieces of evidence & 2 paragraphs minimum

VII. Conclusion
A. Restatement of Thesis (not copied from earlier):
B. Review Key points (without restating them word for word)

Detailed Argumentative Outline

Body Paragraph Outline - 1 piece of evidence

Claim
Evidence

Put evidence in your own words (if its a quote) before moving on to the link &
warrant

Link & Warrant

Can be supported by definition

Transition

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Body Paragraph Outline - 2 pieces of evidence

Claim
Evidence

Put evidence in your own words (if its a quote) before moving on to the link &
warrant

Link & Warrant

Can be supported by definition

Evidence

Put evidence in your own words (if its a quote) before moving on to the link & wa

Link & Warrant

can be supported by definition

Transition