Overview

When you write a complex research argument, planning plays an important role in the clarity and success of your argument. Getting feedback on your essay in the outline stage can help make final revisions easier. For this assignment, you will create an outline of your researched argument essay with a completed introductory paragraph and conclusion paragraph, and submit them for peer review.

You should spend approximately 2 hours on this assignment.

Instructions

1. Post your outline for the Module 5 Assignment: Researched Argument Essay, with completed introduction and conclusion paragraphs, by the date listed on the Course Schedule.

2. Save your document as a .doc or .pdf file, and attach it to your posting. Post your draft early; if you post your draft late, you may not get any comments. Include a short version of your title in the subject line of your post.

3. Think: Here are some questions to consider while doing your outline and introduction/conclusion peer reviews:

· Introduction:

1. Does the introduction have an engaging hook that draws the reader in?

1. Does the introduction give you a clear picture of the topic?

1. Does the introduction set an appropriate tone for the essay?

1. Does the introduction include a clear, specific, argumentative thesis statement?

iii. Body paragraphs:

2. Does the outline seem to argue directly for the writer’s position or thesis using effective, specific evidence?

2. Is there evidence of source use to improve credibility? Do you see any places where the writer should use a source?

2. Where might the writer include more evidence?

2. Do you have any questions after reading the support? Are there places where information is lacking?

2. Does the essay effectively address and refute a counterargument?

iii. Conclusion:

3. Does the conclusion paragraph synthesize the main points and offer closure?

3. Does the conclusion paragraph help the readers understand what they should do, think, or feel after reading the essay?