Outline Planning Guide

Use the outline template to create the outline for your argument. Use the tips and the
sample from the lesson to help you. Include parenthetical citations for each
quotation you include.

I.    Introduction
A.    Thesis:

II.    Counterclaim:

A.    Counter point A:

B.    Quotation to refute counter point A:
C.    Counter point B:

D.    Quotation to refute counter point B:

III.    Claim:
A.    Point A:

B.    Direct quotation to support point A:

C.    Point B:

D.    Direct quotation to support point B:

*Repeat the point / support pattern as many times as necessary to effectively develop
your point.
**You may have multiple paragraphs to support your claim. Follow the same pattern for
each new paragraph.

IV.    Conclusion
A.    State the claim in a new way:

B.    Remind the audience why this issue matters: