Influences on high school students choosing their majors

Influences on high school students choosing their majors I. Intro: a. Hook: (capture audience’s attention!!!!) b. Brief background/context: i. What is the definition (medical term) ii. What are the increasing rates(?) c. THESIS: i. Topic: depression ii. Assertion: People should pay more attention to depression iii. Scope: 1. Seriously impacts daily life and 2. Increasing among young adults. II. Body a. Claim 1: Depression is a medical and emotional classification that people need to pay more attention to. i. Primary Evidence: statistics on how common??? ii. Primary Evidence: biological, chemical, etc iii. 2nd Evidence: depression is a common and serious illness (National Institute of Mental Health, 2011) b. Claim 2: Depression impacts daily life. i. Evidence: impacts rate of participation c. Claim 3 III. Conclusion Formal Outline: Due by Sunday night at 11:59 pm (or email me to discuss extensions)