1. General Format

2. Introduction – End paragraph with Thesis Statement! Ways to Introduce – (Have you tried these?)  Use a famous quote  Ask questions  Cite statistics or startling facts  Create an appropriate anecdote  Describe a scene

3.  One or more paragraphs setting the research topic.  Consider your audience – What do they know? What do they need to know to connect with your argument?

4. Body of Argument – Think Separate Paragraphs!  Point One – back up your idea with support from research by quoting, paraphrasing, and / or summarizing.  Point Two – back up idea with research support by quoting, paraphrasing and / or summarizing.  Point Three, etc…

5. Rebuttal opinion supported by research again quoting, paraphrasing, and or summarizing!

6. Ending summary paragraph  Reflect main points of body argument…tell where you’ve taken the audience!  Restate thesis…be clear on your position!  Will these have the typical “Call to Action” – No, argumentation stands on logos evidence…  Questions?