An Argument Essay Outline

Introduction Paragraph

• Background statement
• Detailed background statement
• Thesis - what we are trying to prove
• Outline

Supporting Paragraph 1

• Topic 1 - subject that supports our thesis
• Example - evidence supporting the topic
• Discussion - links the example to the topic
• Conclusion - links the topic to the thesis

Supporting Paragraph 2

• Topic 2
• Example
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Conclusion Paragraph

• Summary - retelling the two supporting topics briefly
• Restatement of thesis - saying the thesis in different words
• Prediction/Recommendation