1. Take a Position

2. Your Title Page By
First and Last Name

3. INTRODUCTION Write a lead that introduces your topic
Define the issue with an Abstraction/Concept

4. Narration
Present Essential Background (w/citations) for both sides of the issue
At least two outside voices
Identify Main Concepts
Define Key Terms

5. THESIS/ASSERTION Complete sentence that states your position
Thesis = claim (textual fact)
Major Claim = Claim coming from text
Complex Claim – universal problem + solution
Use a subordinate clauses to acknowledge the position
Ex: George Bush started the war in Iraq so he could create other options for US oil exports
Ex: Except for medical reasons, marijuana should be illegal because it produces higher crime and public health concerns.

6. CONCESSION Give credit to opposing side for a good idea – VISUAL
Agree with one aspect from the opposition - CITATION

7. REBUTTAL
Explain why the idea to which you concede is not as strong as one of your own claims
-OR-
Explain how the idea to which you concede is conditional
Use Infinitive Phrase to discuss position
Ex: Ambassador John Smith, to solidify US position, argues . . .

8. CLAIM #1
Write a complete sentence that states your claim (with VISUAL)
Use a Participle Phrase (verb acting as adjective) to emphasize time and subordinate clause to supplement your argument
Ex:
Acting in its own self interest, US foreign policy fails if military action becomes our primary response

9. WORD OR PHRASE Use IMAGES with verbal explanations
Present specific evidence to support your claims
In March 2003, US forces attacked Iraq’s capital of Baghdad. Secretary of State, explaining the US position to the UN said on February 5 “every statement I make today is backed up by sources, solid sources. These are not assertions. What we're giving you are facts and conclusions based on solid intelligence” (John Schwartz, UN Deception, Mother Jones: 2005)

10. CHOICE OF EVIDENCE List Specific Current Events Historical Events
Personal Experiences
Literature/Books/News
That help build your case . . .

11. TYPES OF EVIDENCE Write a full sentence for each:
Emotional (Anecdotes)
Logical (facts, stats, data)
Ethical (values, morals, propaganda, appeals)

12. CLAIM #2
Write a complete sentence that states your claim (with VISUAL)
Use an Infinitive Phrase (to+verb answering “why”) to emphasize time and subordinate clause to supplement your argument
Ex:
To conceal his position, President Bush called US ambitions “War” so now foreign policy was patriotic.

13. CONCLUSION Restate (rewrite not recopy) assertion
Summarize/List Major Points
Present Thematic Conclusions

14. THEMATIC CONCLUSION Use image that illustrates your closing statement
How will this affect the audience?
How does this topic address the Human Condition?

15. WORKS CITED PAGE Use variety of sources
Cite Visual Sources you have used in this presentation
Use MLA Format

16. PRESENTATION TIPS Consider your audience
Use more images than written words for the VISUAL
Explain the visuals with specific details
Make Eye Contact
Maintain adequate volume
Consider posture and body language