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Will, Julia, Ally

10 LC 2 - PSA Outline
Ms. Ciolek
31 May 2017
PSA OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION:
Connects your reader to the topic and focus of your research paper.
Begins with an attention-getting device—anecdote, shocking statistics, facts, examples

Include necessary background information on your topic

Transition from introduction to thesis/claim is logical and smooth

Claim is explicit and logical. It identifies the topic of, and reason for, research and the focus of your paper

Think BROAD to FOCUS (reverse triangle)

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VISUAL ELEMENT MUSIC or SOUND TEXT THAT COMPLIMENTS

(What is visually on the screen? i.e. photo, (i.e. script of a voice over, text on the screen, etc.)
graph, blank screen with text, video
footage, etc.)

Black screen with stats Ominous music The statistics

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No sound Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online, and 1

BODY SECTIONS - BE SURE TO DIVIDE INTO SEPARATE SECTIONS (all similar in structure)
Builds and supports your claim about the specific social injustice with evidence. Each body paragraph should have a main idea that presents
important information about your topic and should include evidence that supports that main idea. Your paragraphs should have transitions from
one to the other. Think TIQA when adding in information and quotes to support.
Each body paragraph begins with an intriguing topic sentence that supports the thesis statement

Contains a variety of evidence that supports topic sentence (specific details, facts, opinions, anecdotes)

Each paragraph includes quotes/reference/facts/evidence that are properly introduced and analyzed

Quotes are elaborated upon and provide support for your idea

Quotes complement and do not dominate the paragraph.

Transition words and phrases are used between thoughts and paragraphs

BODY #1 - INTRODUCING THE PROBLEMS

VISUAL ELEMENT MUSIC or SOUND TEXT THAT COMPLIMENTS

(What is visually on the screen? i.e. photo, (i.e. script of a voice over, text on the screen, etc.)
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graph, blank screen with text, video

footage, etc.)

Sad child who is depressed Same song(ominous depression;a mental condition characterized by feelings of
music) severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings
of inadequacy and guilt

child showing dangerous thoughts same song Depression is technically a mental disorder, but it also affects
your physical health and well-being

BODY #2 - WHAT THE PROBLEMS ARE

VISUAL ELEMENT MUSIC or SOUND TEXT THAT COMPLIMENTS

(What is visually on the screen? i.e. photo, (i.e. script of a voice over, text on the screen, etc.)
graph, blank screen with text, video
footage, etc.)

a kid typing mean things “” 81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away
with than bullying in person.

a kid seeing these things and ignoring it “” 90% of teens who have seen social-media bullying say they
have ignored it.

BODY #3 - FIX THE PROBLEMS

VISUAL ELEMENT MUSIC or SOUND TEXT THAT COMPLIMENTS

(What is viually on the screen?) (i.e. script of a voice over, text on the screen, etc.)

Kids getting along, smiling, laughing Something upbeat Is this how you want to remember your childhood?

Sunshine happiness and good vibes “ Then we all need to do something to stop bullying
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CONCLUSION:
Can think about your topic and event or crisis in focus. How does this affects the community, those victims, and/or why consciousness should be
raised or what can be done…
Think FOCUSED to BROAD (triangle)

Conclusion begins with restated thesis (must be written in different words)

Includes a brief summary that proves that YOU PROVED your claim

Appeals to the reader with a call to action or a solution to the social injustice

VISUAL ELEMENT MUSIC or SOUND TEXT THAT COMPLIMENTS

(What is visually on the screen? i.e. photo, (i.e. script of a voice over, text on the screen, etc.)
graph, blank screen with text, video
footage, etc.)

Picture of nusse No music “Is it worth it?”

School shooting Gun shots It could lead to this...