Portfolio- WRITING AN OUTLINE FROM A COMPLETE ESSAY

When writing an outline, you ONLY WRITE SHORT PHRASES that convey the overall idea in each section. Complete the
sample below with the information from essay sample #3 mentioned in the CPS video as Activity 2. Do not include
connectors at this point.

Hook Free trade has become a common commercial strategy to improve the economy.
Introduction

Background (2 causes of
the main problem)
Thesis Statement (Main
problem + 2 sub-problems)
The United States Census Bureau claimed to be in disadvantage in relation to China in 2015.
How free trade markets have impacted national markets: local jobs, polarization and
environmental issues.

Problem 1 Thousands of Americans are losing their jobs.

Body paragraph 1

Supporting evidence
NAFTA is affecting labor policies, companies are moving to China and Mexico, and factories
(Example, author’s opinion,
have been closed.
statistics, reports)
WHO: The United States Department of Labor (DOL)
Solution 1
WHAT: To protect and promote local jobs
(Who, What, How)
HOW: By establishing a policy of tax reduction based on the amount of local citizens employed.

Resulting sentence Reduction of unemployment.

Problem 2 The political polarization

Supporting evidence
Body paragraph 2

Mexico has encouraged division among American politicians like concentration of economic
(Example, author’s opinion,
activities
statistics, reports)

WHO: The United States Congress

Solution 2
WHAT: Establishes a legislative committee
(Who, What, How)
HOW: Reach a consensus that attempts to benefit everyone.

Resulting sentence Reduce the polarization giving opportunities to express opinions in democratic spaces.

Problem 3 Negative impact in the environment

Supporting evidence
Body paragraph 3

Agricultural and mining resources from developing countries are exploit for some US
(Example, author’s opinion,
companies.
statistics, reports)

WHO: Environment Ministry in the developing country.

Solution 3 WHAT: Deny the approval of activities of foreign companies that do not comply with local
(Who, What, How) environmental regulations.
HOW: Periodic audits.

Resulting sentence Reduce the negative impact in the environment.