USE THIS OUTLINE TO CREATE YOUR PAPER
Outline- Your paper should include everything that is listed in this outline, including the number of examples that are listed
APA Formatted Title Page (page 1)
Abstract page (page 2)
3. Introduction- Title/Heading in the middle of the Page. (pages 3-7 to 10)
Should be more that one paragraph due to the large amount of content below
a. What topic are you investigating?
b. Provide a short history or background that identifies the topic
c. Explain why this is a topic of significance
d. Explain any recent developments that affect this topic
e. Define the key issues and terms that are important when debating this topic
4. Sides of the argument- THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL PART TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PAPER
a. What is the claim? Paragraph. Make sure it is a statement, not a question or a general concept. It should be in support of one side of the argument
b. What is the counter-argument? Paragraph. Make sure it is a statement, not a question or a general concept. It should be in support of the other side
c. Who is typically involved in the debate? What parties have the most concern and are involved in this “argument”
5. Rhetoric and FallaciesWhat rhetoric and fallacies are used with respect to this claim? You must have at least one for both sides
a. Rhetoric/Fallacy 1: Provide the name and provide an explanation of what it looks like in this argument
b. Rhetoric/Fallacy : Provide the name and provide an explanation of what it
looks like in this argument
6. Cognitive Biases What are the cognitive biases that are included in this argument? You must have at least one for both sides
a. Cognitive Bias 1: Explain the type and give examples of what it looks like in this argument
b. Cognitive Bias 2: Explain the type and give examples of what it looks like in this argument
7. Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning
a. Is the argument based on Inductive reasoning (more open-ended and exploratory) or based on Deductive reasoning (narrow in nature and is concerned with testing or confirming hypotheses)
Supporting information :___________________________________
8. Research
a. Are there any scientific findings of this claim or is the argument anecdotal? What credible sources of information can be found regarding this topic?
Example 1:_______________________________________________
Example 2:_______________________________________________
9. Which side has a stronger argument?
a. What are your conclusions about the topic?_________________________________
b. What side has a better argument?
c. What makes that side of the argument stronger and why?
d. Did your stance change based on the research you did and the knowledge you obtained in this class
10. Conclusion/Summary
11. Reference Page (last page)
a. Include 5 References. These must be within the last 5 years and be credible sources of information.
3 sources must be scholarly and academic in nature, be peer-reviewed journals or articles, including scientific findings, be government or state reports.
2 sources may include Review articles, Editorials, opinion, commentary, and perspectives, Trade publication articles Technical reports, documentaries, Interviews or TED talks
TOPIC: SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
Hello!
Pretty much the essay is written up, but I need to submit the essay to Turnitin.com without any plagiarism! A friend of mine already wrote this essay so I just want to use this
as a sort of inspiration and try to use different quotes/analyses! Thank you!