Unit 3.1 - Research Paper Outlining (Analytical vs Argumentative Papers)

Objectives: Students will be able to...

• Identify and explain the kind of information included in an argumentative and analytical research paper.
• Explain several key strategies to writing an argumentative and analytical paper (e.g., thesis statement, evidence and arrangement of evidence, counterargument, etc.).
• Practice drafting a detailed outline using an example of a research paper and filling in an outline template.

Part 1: Group Work - Components of an Outline

In groups please discuss the components required in your assigned section. Reflect on what was previously covered in Unit 1 and fill out the editable box in the google doc. Present your findings to the rest of the class.

Part 2: Group Work - Reverse Outlining

In groups please read and analyze the article and create a reverse outline of the essay. Use the outline template to help with your groups reverse outline.

Part 3: Individual Work

Use the outline template to create a template for your own essay. Submit this as homework via box by 3/28

Bonus sources: Purdue writing center Argumentative vs Analytical paper