Argument Plan
Your own outline may have more or fewer topics, subtopics, specific details, or additional information in each
section. Use this sample as a guideline for formatting and organizing, but feel free to adapt each section to suit
your own topic, thesis, and information,
Make sure to include
• A hook and thesis statement or claim.
• A clear pattern of organization.
• A complete outline with all the major points of the argument, including concessions or refutations to
counterclaims.
Sample Outline Pattern
Introduction
• Hook
• Thesis statement
First main topic
• Main idea 1 supported by facts, data, and other evidence
• Main idea 2 supported by facts, data, and other evidence
Second main topic
• Main idea 1 supported by facts, data, and other evidence
• Main idea 2 supported by facts, data, and other evidence
Counterclaims
• Concede or refute
• Use facts, data, and other evidence
Conclusion
• Summary or restatement of thesis
• Thought-provoking statement
• Call to action (optional)
Write your own outline on the second page of this document.
Pattern of organization:
Introduction:
Hook:
Thesis statement
First main topic:
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