ACE 0400-Outlining
Exercise 2
Introduction
Opening Statement (This is the “hook” for your reader)
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Background Information (What does the reader need to know about the topic?)
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Thesis Statement (3-part divided—the 3 parts can become your sub-headings)
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Body 1 Sub-Heading:______________________________________
Supporting evidence topic
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Body 2 Sub-Heading:_____________________________________
Supporting evidence topic
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Body 3 Sub-Heading:______________________________________________
Supporting evidence topic
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Conclusion
Recap thesis
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Summarize argument
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