Final Report: Part 1

Final Report: Part 1 Outline

Directions: For Part 1, you are required to write a complete introductory paragraph using the outline below. For the second, third, and fourth paragraphs, you need to write complete sentences that show the basic outline for the essay. By completing this outline, you will have a guide to refer to when finalizing your report.

Introductory Paragraph (Identify the thesis statement and write a complete paragraph explaining the topic in general.)

Thesis Sentence:

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Paragraph 2: Position (Write a topic sentence that supports your thesis and provides a transition between the paragraphs. Then, record at least three details that provide support for the topic sentence.)

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Paragraph 3: Opposition (To present a fair argument you need to research and outline some of the common positions that dispute your position (i.e. if you are for chocolate for your position, here you would be writing why chocolate is bad). Write a topic sentence that supports your thesis and provides a transition between the paragraphs. Then, record at least three details that provide support for the topic sentence.)

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Paragraph 4: Rebuttal (In the final paragraph you will make a case as to why your position is correct versus the opposing position. Essentially, you will defend your side of the argument using examples and evidence to discount the opposition. Write a topic sentence that supports your thesis and provides a transition between the paragraphs. Then, record at least three details that provide support for the topic sentence.)

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Conclusion: (Record a concluding sentence below. This should be your thesis restated in different words.)

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References

Grand Canyon University. (Ed.). (2015). Environmental Science: The Human Impact on Natural Resources. Retrieved from: http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/environmental-science_the-human-impact-on-natural-resources_ebook_1e.php

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