Outline Visual for Unit 3 Paper: Use the diagram below to guide your plans for your Unit 3 Paper
Focused Topic: _________________
Focused Research Question: ______
Intended Audience: _____________
Thesis: ________________________
Supporting Claim
Supporting Claim
Supporting Claim
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Response to a Potential CounterArgument
Issues to Consider
Introduction: Begin with a clear description of the controversy (i.e. whats at stake) and the specific question that you are responding to
(i.e. something causal, evaluative, etc.).
Supporting Points & Evidence: your Sequence supporting points in a logical manner, building toward your most persuasive point. Make sure that
your evidence is appropriate, thorough, and credible.
Response to a Counter-Argument: As you anticipate a counter-argument that someone might propose to your arguments, consider your own
assumptions and biases. What do you believe about this issue that led you to come to develop the main argument that you did?
Conclusion: Following your thesis, claims, evidence, & response to a counter-argument, you should conclude your paper with a clear conclusion.