This document outlines an argumentative research paper on the Affordable Care Act of 2010. The outline includes an introduction that establishes the topic and thesis. The body is divided into four main points that will be supported by research: 1) the historical and constitutional basis of the U.S. healthcare system, 2) how the ACA relates to checks and balances, 3) how the ACA relates to public policy, elections and media portrayal, and 4) how the ACA impacts voting and elections. Each main point includes subpoints to be supported by citations. The conclusion will summarize key points and restate the thesis. References will be included in APA format.

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Outline: Argumentative Paper on Obesity and Government
Intervention
I. Introduction
A. Thesis: The obesity epidemic needs a government
intervention because the

3. medical costs associated with obesity cost taxpayers money,
unhealthy foods need
tighter regulations, and schools need to provide healthier
options.
II. Body Paragraph 1: The medical cost associated with weight-
related issues has
significantly contributed to individual taxes.
A. Supporting evidence: “…the costs of obesity arising from
individuals’ poor
nutritional choices are borne by society as a whole through
taxes, lost
productivity, and an overburdened healthcare system. In 2008,
the medical costs
associated with obesity and obesity-related illnesses totaled US
$147 billion in the
United States” (Franck, Grandi, & Eisenberg, 2013, p. 1951).
1. Explanation: This quote demonstrates not only the connection
between
obesity, medical costs, and increased taxes, but also shows the
exact costs
from a fairly recent year.
2. So what?: This quote supports the claim that weight-related
medical
issues contribute to increased taxes for all taxpayers by
explaining the
connection and demonstrating the high dollar costs to show that
this is a
current problem affecting a government process (taxation) and
therefore
could appropriately be addressed by government intervention.
III. Body Paragraph 2: Another reason that weight should be

4. considered a governmental issue
is that the market for unhealthy food in America has overtaken
the general food market
and the government needs to actively curb the incentives to
frequent these
establishments.
A. Supporting Evidence: “[M]eals are increasingly being
consumed outside the
home, and these meals tend to be higher in fat. A literal fat
tax… theoretically
would encourage individuals to opt for low-fat or nonfat
alternatives” (Franck et
al., 2013, p. 1950).
1. Explanation: This quote alludes to many of the main
problems with fast
food consumption and explains what a fat tax would attempt to
do to curb
the consumption of junk food.
2. So what?: Showing that a fat tax would be able to curb
overconsumption
of obesity-causing fast food demonstrates the need for the
government to
impose such a thing.
IV. Body Paragraph 3: Finally, the government is responsible
for ensuring that children have
access to healthy food and exercise while in school.
A. Supporting Evidence: A connection between Michelle
Obama’s “Let’s Move!”
campaign and a reduction in overall childhood obesity across
America has been
demonstrated (Tucker, 2013, p. 1).

5. 1. Explanation: This information shows the effectiveness of
government-
backed programs, with “Let’s Move!” as the specific example.
2. So what? Demonstrating the effectiveness of the “Let’s
Move!” campaign
supports the concept of government involvement in school food
and
exercise initiatives to help curb childhood obesity and provide
children
with the foundation for establishing healthy habits.
V. Conclusion
A. Rephrased Thesis: Obesity is causing taxpayers more money.
Unhealthy foods
are not regulated and inadequate nutrition and exercise in
schools are leading to a
rise in obesity. Therefore, the government needs to intervene in
order to decrease
the rates of obesity.
B. Strong Closing: The government’s intervention is important
so that we can
reduce the rates of obesity before they soar to an uncontrollable
level.
References
Franck, C., Grandi, S., & Eisenberg, M. (2013). Taxing junk
food to counter obesity. American

6. Journal of Public Health, 103(11), 1949-1953. doi:
10.2105/AJPH.2013.301279
Tucker, C. (2013). Q&A with first lady Michelle Obama: How
the Let’s Move! campaign is
changing the way kids eat, move. Nation’s Health, 43(9), 5.
Retrieved from
http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/43/9/5.full
Thesis Statement Guide Results
Thesis Statement Model #1: Simples Thesis Statement
Parents should regulate the amount of television their children
watch.
Thesis Statement Model #2: Thesis with Concession
Notice that this model makes a concession by addressing an
argument from the opposing
viewpoint first, and then uses the phrase "even though" and
states the writer's opinion/main idea
as a rebuttal.
Even though television can be educational, parents should
regulate the amount of television
their children watch.

7. Thesis Statement Model #3: Thesis with Reasons
Here, the use of "because" reveals the reasons behind the
writer's opinion/main idea.
parents should regulate the amount of television their children
watch because it shortens
children's attention spans, it inhibits social interaction, and it
isn't always intellectually
stimulating.
Thesis Statement Model #4: Thesis with Concession and
Reasons
This model both makes a concession to opposing viewpoint and
states the reasons/arguments for
the writer's main idea.
While television can be educational, parents should regulate the
amount of television their
children watch because it inhibits social interaction, shortens
children's attention spans, and
isn't always intellectually stimulating.
Remember: These thesis statements are generated based on the
answers provided on the form.
Use the Thesis Statement Guide as many times as you like. Your
ideas and the results are
anonymous and confidential. When you build a thesis statement
that works for you, ensure that it
addresses the assignment. Finally, you may have to rewrite the
thesis statement so that the
spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct.
Thesis Statement Guide: Sample Outline

8. Use the outline below, which is based on the five–paragraph
essay model, when drafting a plan
for your own essay. This is meant as a guide only, so we
encourage you to revise it in a way that
works best for you.
Introductory Paragraph
Start your introduction with an interesting "hook" to reel your
reader in. An introduction can
begin with a rhetorical question, a quotation, an anecdote, a
concession, an interesting fact, or a
question that will be answered in your paper. The idea is to
begin broadly and gradually bring the
reader closer to the main idea of the paper. At the end of the
introduction, you will present your
thesis statement. The thesis statement model used in this
example is a thesis with reasons.
Even though television can be educational , parents should
regulate the amount of television
their children watch because it shortens children's attention
spans, it inhibits social
interaction, and it is not always intellectually stimulating
Paragraph #1
First, parents should regulate the amount of television their
children watch because it
shortens children's attention spans.
Notice that this Assertion is the first reason presented in the
thesis statement. Remember that the
thesis statement is a kind of "mapping tool" that helps you

9. organize your ideas, and it helps your
reader follow your argument. In this body paragraph, after the
Assertion, include any evidence–a
quotation, statistic, data–that supports this first point. Explain
what the evidence means. Show
the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis
statement.
Paragraph #2
Additionally, it inhibits social interaction.
The first sentence of the second body paragraph should reflect
an even stronger Assertion to
support the thesis statement. Generally, the second point listed
in the thesis statement should be
developed here. Like with the previous paragraph, include any
evidence–a quotation, statistic,
data–that supports this point after the Assertion. Explain what
the evidence means. Show the
reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis
statement.
Paragraph #3
Finally, the most important reason parents should regulate the
amount of television their
children watch is it is not always intellectually stimulating.
Your strongest point should be revealed in the final body
paragraph. Also, if it's appropriate, you
can address and refute any opposing viewpoints to your thesis
statement here. As always, include
evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports your
strongest point. Explain what the
evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph

10. connects back to the thesis
statement.
Concluding Paragraph
Indeed, while television can be educational, parents should
regulate the amount of television
their children watch.
Rephrase your thesis statement in the first sentence of the
conclusion. Instead of summarizing
the points you just made, synthesize them. Show the reader how
everything fits together. While
you don't want to present new material here, you can echo the
introduction, ask the reader
questions, look to the future, or challenge your reader.
Remember: This outline is based on the five–paragraph model.
Expand or condense it according
to your particular assignment or the size of your opinion/main
idea. Again, use the Thesis
Statement Guide as many times as you like, until you reach a
thesis statement and outline that
works for you.
Thesis Statement Guide ResultsThesis Statement Model #1:
Simples Thesis StatementThesis Statement Model #2: Thesis
with ConcessionThesis Statement Model #3: Thesis with
ReasonsThesis Statement Model #4: Thesis with Concession and
ReasonsThesis Statement Guide: Sample OutlineIntroductory
ParagraphParagraph #1Paragraph #2Paragraph #3Concluding
Paragraph

11. Week 3 Final Research Paper Outline Worksheet
REMINDER: Please be sure you have critically read the
instructions for BOTH the Week 3 Final Paper Outline
Assignment. Topic: “The Affordable Care Act 2010”
Final Paper Outline
1. Introduction
Your introduction should start with a hook to draw your reader
in, establish your topic, and create interest. It should
then provide very brief background on your topic before
including your thesis statement and an overview of the main
points of your paper. It should be a minimum of one complete
paragraph of at least five sentences in length.
2. Thesis Statement
Your thesis statement, should come at the end of your
introduction to fully address your topic and the four main points
of your position. Your thesis statement should be one sentence
in length. It should be a statement, not a question. It should
clearly and concisely establish your topic, explain why your
topic is important, and address how it connects to the four main
points of the Final Research Paper. The Ashford Writing Center
has several resources that can help you develop your thesis
statement.
3. Heading for Main Point 1-Describes the historical and
Constitutional basis of American Government’s structure and
how this relates to the policy.
Each heading should address a specific topic or component of
your paper. This area will be the body paragraphs of your
paper. This is where you will explain your ideas and support
your topic with the references you have found. This section of
the outline can be quite long and does not have to be condensed
into only four headings. Within your outline, you must cite
(within the text) at least six references; four of which must be

12. scholarly peer-reviewed sources obtained through the AU
Library databases. While this is an outline, all sentences must
be complete thoughts and support your topic.
a. Subheading 1- This should be the first main point to support
your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
b. Subheading 2- This should be the second main point to
support your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
4. Heading for Main Point 2 – Explains how the policy is
involved within the process of checks and balances.
a. Subheading 1- This should be the first main point to support
your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
b. Subheading 2- This should be the second main point to
support your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
5. Heading for Main Point 3 – Describes how the policy relates
to public policy and elections and how the policy is portrayed
by the media.
a. Subheading 1- This should be the first main point to support
your argument or assertion here.

13. This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
b. Subheading 2- This should be the second main point to
support your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
6. Heading for Main Point 4 – Explains how the policy impacts
voting and the election process.
a. Subheading 1- This should be the first main point to support
your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
b. Subheading 2- This should be the second main point to
support your argument or assertion here.
This is where you will outline this point, and include the APA
in-text citation when you are incorporating your research
information.
7. Conclusion
Your conclusion should summarize the key points, restate your
thesis (but not verbatim), and establish a conclusion regarding
your topic. It should be a minimum of one complete paragraph
of at least five sentences in length.
8. Reference List
Full APA citations for all six sources referenced in your
outline, should be included in this section. Please be sure to
use proper APA formatting and hanging indents. You may click
here to see specific examples of APA formatted references,
provided by the Ashford Writing Center.