Outline Template

I. Introduction

a. Introduce the topic with background information and define the terminology.

Technical aspects of your topic

a. Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:_____________________________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:_____________________________________________________________

III. Body Paragraph 2: Description of Public Policy Debates Surrounding Your Topic

a. Transition: _____________________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:_____________________________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:_____________________________________________________________

IV. Body Paragraph 3-Arguments

a. Transition: _____________________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:_____________________________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:_____________________________________________________________

V. Body Paragraph 4-Arguments

a. Transition: _____________________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence: _______________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:_____________________________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:_____________________________________________________________

VI. Opinion and Conclusion

a. Transition: _____________________________________________________________

b. Statement of Opinion: __________________________________

VII. References in APA format