Overview
Step 1: Build Your Outline
- Using Roman numerals, create an outline based on the points and ideas you plan to develop in your Web Article.
- Refer to pages 158 & 441 in your textbook to see basic organizational strategies for arguments.
- Refer to the example provided (created by ChatGPT) for guidance.
Step 2: Get Feedback
- After drafting your outline, run it through your preferred Generative AI tool.
- Ask for feedback or suggestions for improvement.
- Revise your outline based on the feedback.
Step 3: Organize Your Research
- Add links to your researchLinks to an external site. sources under the appropriate sections of your outline.
- This will help you:
- Organize your ideas and supporting evidence.
- Identify areas where your research is thin and needs more depth.
- You may include multiple sources under one section if you plan to synthesize them.
Important Reminder
- Do not simply copy and paste your research.
- Your goal is to present yourself as the expert, using sources to:
- Support your ideas.
- Establish your credibility.
EXAMPLES:
- Hook/Introduction
- Startling facts, arresting quotes, rhetorical question, or anecdote.
- Background
- Thesis
- Reasoning/Evidence
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Opposing Viewpoints
- Conclusion
- Hook/Introduction to the problem.
- Why is it a problem? Examples.
- Why does it matter?
- Solution/Thesis
- Backing – reasoning and evidence
- Opposing Viewpoints
- Conclusion – Call to Action?