Outlining Your Essay

20% - Story/narrative 80% - Argument The Basics 20% - Story/narrative 80% - Argument

Another possible structure One Possible Structure Introduction Sourcing paragraph Historical Background Argument Counterclaim Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Sourcing paragraph History/argument Counterclaim Conclusion Works Cited Writing is an art -- there is no “perfect” structure

Due Friday, March 2 An outline of your essay: Research Question Thesis Statement 1st Sentence of each body paragraph (at least 5 body paragraphs)