You have already chosen a controversial topic and completed significant research that has helped you
produce an annotated bibliography. Now, develop a plan for your Researched Argument Essay, which
will also be used for your Oral Presentation. Your plan must include evidence from the 3 sources
selected for your Annotated Bibliography. Follow the steps below to complete the Essay Planning
Sheet or the Outline Template provided.
- Identify the supporting topics based on your thesis statement that will guide each section of
your argument. - Find a quote or other useful information for each supporting topic that will serve as evidence
for each supporting topic and include citation. - Evaluate the supporting topics and evidence and rearrange your topic order as needed.
- Develop your conclusion.
- Develop your introduction.
- Submit the completed Essay Planning Sheet or Outline Template.
The Outline requires students to:
Evaluate information from multiple sources.
Develop an arguable thesis statement that presents a claim.
Support the claim with evidence from scholarly resources found in IRSC Libraries’ databases.
Sample Solution