Create a list of five topics related to work and/or education. Write a brief summary (5-7 sentences for each topic) of why that topic interests you, why its an important topic, and why its controversial. ENG 108 Argumentative Research Paper OutlineDirections: Use this format for the outline. Complete sentences required. I. Introduction A. Hook (Scripture, anecdote, statistic, or a quotation)B. Explain hookC. Context of controversy and why readers should care (background info)D. Thesis (your claim or main argument that clearly states your view)II.Address opposing arguments that disagree with your thesis A. Example 1 of an opposing argument and briefly explainB. Example 2 of an opposing argument and briefly explainIII.Concession and RefutationA. ConcedeB. Refute IV.Reason 1 why a reader should accept/consider your argument(topic sentence)A. Example 1 that proves this reason is valid (evidence in your own words)1. Research to support example 1 (from source; should be cited)2. Explain how/why the research supports example 1 (commentary)B. Example 2 that proves my reason is valid (evidence in your own words)1. Research to support example 2 (from source; should be cited)2. Explain how/why the research supports example 2 (commentary)C. Conclude this paragraph by connecting reason 1 with thesis V.Reason 2 (same thing, different reason) VI.Reason 3 (same thing, different reason) VII.Christian worldview: How does my argument fit with a Christian worldview? Use at least two brief Scripture verses here. A. Example 1 B. Explain C. Example 2D. ExplainE. Conclude by connecting your thoughts about how this topic, your argument, and a Christian worldview relateVIII. Conclusion A. Restate thesisB. Summarize main reasonsC. End by reminding reader of this arguments importance and impact Note: When written in a draft, paragraphs I, II, III, VII, and VIII will be approximately one-third to one-half page in length. Paragraphs IV, V, and VI will be approximately a page in length.
