Online learning is better than face-to-face learning.

NAME: ___________________

ENG 102 / THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

OUTLINE 1

Please choose one of the formats below and make an outline of your essay.

 

Introduction

Thesis statement: ____________________________________________________________

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Body paragraphs

 

Paragraph I. Counter argument & refutation

 

Counter argument 1: __________________________________________________________

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Refutation: __________________________________________________________________

  1. __________________________________________
  2. __________________________________________

 

Counter argument 2: __________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Refutation: __________________________________________________________________

  1. __________________________________________
  2. __________________________________________

 

Paragraph II. Counter argument & refutation

 

Counter argument 1: __________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Refutation: __________________________________________________________________

  1. __________________________________________
  2. __________________________________________

 

Counter argument 2: __________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Refutation: _________________________________________________________________

  1. __________________________________________
  2. __________________________________________

 

OR

 

Introduction

Thesis statement: ____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Body paragraphs

 

Paragraph I. Counter argument & refutation

 

Counter argument 1: __________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Refutation: __________________________________________________________________

  1. __________________________________________
  2. __________________________________________

 

Counter argument 2: __________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Refutation: __________________________________________________________________

  1. __________________________________________
  2. __________________________________________

 

Paragraph II. Pro Arguments

 

Topic sentence: ______________________________________________________________

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  1. __________________________________________
  2. _______________________________
  3. _______________________________

 

  1. __________________________________________
  2. _______________________________
  3. _______________________________