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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 October 2022
Model: Outline for a Persuasive Paper
This model follows the Rule of 3s: three arguments, three supporting ideas for each argument, three pieces of evidence for each supporting idea, and three sentences to explain each piece of evidence. In the complete, expanded form of this outline model, EACH supporting idea is verified by at least three pieces of evidence explained using at least three sentences (see Supporting Idea no. 1).
1. Thesis
A. Argument no. 1
B. Argument no. 2
C. Argument no. 3
2. Argument no. 1
A. Supporting Idea no. 1
1. Evidence
a)
b)
c)
2. Evidence
a)
b)
c)
3. Evidence
a)
b)
c)
B. Supporting Idea no. 2
C. Supporting Idea no. 3
3. Argument no. 2
A. Supporting Idea no. 1
B. Supporting Idea no. 2
C. Supporting Idea no. 3
4. Argument no. 3
A. Supporting Idea no. 1
B. Supporting Idea no. 2
C. Supporting Idea no. 3
5. Conclusion
A. Summary Statement for Argument no. 1
B. Summary Statement for Argument no. 2
C. Summary Statement for Argument no. 3
D. Call to Action
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