Editorial Outline

1. My controversial topic is:_________________________

2. My stance / position on the topic is:

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3. My “hook” is:
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4. Make a statement about your topic:
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5. My thesis / focus statement:

It is said that ____________________________________________
But I believe that ___________________________________because
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6. What the other side might say about my argument:

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7. My 3 main points to support my argument are (in order from the

weakest to the strongest):
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b.__________________________________________________
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c.__________________________________________________
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8. My conclusion / restated thesis will be:

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9. My “something extra” to include at the end for that one last

“punch” is:
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