Develop a mini outline for your research paper. Please include the following:

A. Thesis statement:

1. Topic sentence for paragraph 1
2. Topic sentence for paragraph 2
3. Topic sentence for paragraph 3
4. Topic sentence for paragraph 4
5. Topic sentence for paragraph 5 (counter-argument)

DIRECTIONS

Please write the thesis and topic sentences of your essay–no paragraphs, just sentences. State the main argument (thesis statement) and the topic sentences for the body paragraphs of your essay. Keep in mind that the thesis will drive all decisions made about the content of the essay, and the topic sentences will guide and limit your decisions about the content of the paragraphs.

The mini outline should include the thesis statement and a minimum of 4 topic sentences.

Please write in complete sentences.

I look forward to reading your preliminary outline!

GRADING CRITERIA:

When creating your outline, keep in mind that points will be assigned for the following:

• Clearly stated thesis with a subject and an argument
• Clearly stated topic sentences for all body paragraphs (minimum of 4 topic sentences)
• Topic sentences are general statements with NO details
• Logical order of topic sentences to guide readers through your exploration of the research topic
• Complete, correctly written sentences

RUBRIC:

The associated rubric will be used to provide feedback–please be sure to review the rubric before starting AND before submitting your assignment.

Structuring Essay 3

I. Introduction: You can either write this out word for word, or include a few sentences with the details you will be including to catch your reader’s attention. Make sure to make it compelling to want to read on.

Thesis statement: ___________________________________________________________________________________

II. Body – Reasons (arguments) and Counter-arguments

A. Reason 1 – Topic Sentence

1. Detail to support your reason
2. Detail to support your reason
3. Detail to support your reason

(include at least two quotes within each body paragraph)

B. Reason 2 – Topic Sentence

1. Detail to support your reason
2. Detail to support your reason
3. Detail to support your reason

(include at least two quotes within each body paragraph)

C. Reason 3 – Topic Sentence

1. Detail to support your reason
2. Detail to support your reason (you will include your sources within these details.
3. Detail to support your reason

(include at least two quotes within each body paragraph)

D. Reason 4 – Topic Sentence

1. Detail to support your reason
2. Detail to support your reason (you will include your sources within these details.
3. Detail to support your reason

(include at least two quotes within each body paragraph)

E. Counter –argument 1 (disadvantage or challenge of the career)

1. Detail about your counter-argument (be sure to include source information if applicable)
2. Refute counter-argument
   1. Detail about refutation (include quote)

** Please note that you do not have to leave your counter-arguments to the end of your body. The most important thing to consider is what your points are and how you think they will impact this particular audience (our class). Sometimes people prefer to alternate between arguments and counter-arguments. Additionally, many times, people prefer to leave their strongest arguments to the end. It just depends on your topic and the particular audience to which you are writing.

III. Conclusion: Restate your argument and your position. Perhaps reflect on where you have taken your reader through your essay. Frequently, writers like to refer back to some detail in the introduction to give their essay a sense of “framing” and of closure.

its up to you just make topic