Description
- Introduction
a. Use an attention grabber: a simple sentence designed to grab the reader's attention and get them interested in the issue.
b. Include very broad, basic background information on the debate you are examining.
c. Your thesis statement needs to mention the problem, both sides of the debate, the common ground, and the compromise. (e.g. When it comes to deforestation, some people say it is hurting the planet, while others say it is the ecological response to not using harmful plastics. Both sides want the least amount of impact on the environment, and a great compromise would be achieved if tree farms were used.)
- Body
a. Side A
i. Reason 1.
ii. Reason 2.
iii. Reason 3.
iv. Make sure to include any quotes you plan to use in the paper.
b. Side B
i. Reason 1.
ii. Reason 2.
iii. Reason 3.
iv. Make sure to use any quotes you plan to use in the paper.
c. Common Ground
i. Side A's overall goal.
ii. Side B's overall goal.
iii. Discuss/Compare/Contrast.
iv. Find agreements.
d. Compromise
i. Explain how both sides can work together to come up with an even better solution.
ii. This must be beneficial to both sides, and it must help their common ground objectives.
iii. You can talk about more than one compromise.
iv. You can quote in this section, as well.
- Conclusion
a. Restate your thesis, the main arguments from both sides, the common ground, and the compromise.
b. Include your overall thoughts on the issue.
c. End with a Call to Action.