1. Pre-Writing your Spring Senior Project
Consult your handout, “Writing Your Senior Project from Your Debate,” too.
Debate TERMS are used in this presentation, but you should NOT use them in your ESSAY.

2. NINE (9) paragraphs = at least 4 pages…3 1 2 4 6 5 7 8 9
Consider that each college-level essay paragraph is about 1/2 page. THEREFORE,
NINE (9) paragraphs = at least 4 pages…

3. Organization Pattern #1: Problem/ Solution.
1st- Define the problem(s). Prove that they exist and are significant (Harms). Show that problems will not go away by themselves (Inherency).This may be the first few pages of your essay and will include A LOT of evidence.
2nd- Explain your solution (Solvency). Show how it will solve the majority of the problems. Don’t get too specific ( administration, funding, etc.) unless it is necessary to prove your point. You may use logic and observation as evidence, but you may also use expert testimony and other research here as well.
3rd- Include a refutation at the end of your paper. Explain the MAJOR arguments against you and REFUTE THOSE ARGUMENTS!!! Explain why they are not significant/important/valid.

4. PLAN Conclusion Solvency Topic Background? Intro Harm C Harm B Harm A
Refutation
Conclusion
Solvency
Problem – Solution Essay: Consider the order of your Harms…rearrange? Would you Solvency be better BEFORE the plan?

5. Organization #2: Argumentative Research Paper:
Choose this if you do not want to focus on the solution much or at all, but merely want to prove that a problem exists.
1st- Explain the problems. Prove that they exist and are significant (Harms & Inherency). This will be the majority of your essay (at least ¾) and will include A LOT of evidence.
2nd - Include a refutation at the end of your paper. Explain the MAJOR arguments against your position and REFUTE THOSE ARGUMENTS!!! Explain why they are not significant/important/valid.

6. Harm B Intro Harm A Harm C Inherency Harm D Refutation Refutation
Conclusion
Argumentative Research Essay: This is JUST an idea; you may organize the paper in the way that makes sense for your topic.

7. Your Draft Should Be Done by Thursday, 11:59 p.m.
You need to make sure that you INTRODUCE QUOTES & PARAPHRASES appropriately.
See Your 1st Sememster Resources and Online Resources for ways to introduce a quote
JUST WRITE (silence your inner-critic!!!)
Who is the audience? What language level do you need to use? (Literature Audience; Formal)

8. Document Directions: Create a Document with this TITLE:
Spring Sr. Project –Your Name – Period # - Teacher
Use MLA format for Heading, Header, In-text citation, and Works Cited page
Use at least 5 sources
See your 1AC’s Bibliography