Researched Argument Essay Outline Your Researched Argument Essay is an argument. You are not just presenting your findings; rather, you are choosing an argument based on your findings, and you are using your findings to prove that your claim is true and that a solution/resolution is warranted. Introduction I. Intro to Topic: Grab your reader’s attention with an interesting fact, analogy, or anecdote. Background Information on topic: A. Set up the issue, provide the background and what this essay will show, cover, or prove for your audience. B. Reference the Stimulus Packet article that inspired your question and explain how it did so. C. What is the larger context of this issue? Why is it important (this is where you can use journalistic articles)? Thesis: Thesis statement in one single sentence. Clearly identify what your essay will argue. Body Section ONE (change the heading to match your topic) Heading: for example: “Age Restrictions: The Health Implications of Being Too Young” I. Context: 1-2 sentences of context if necessary (include sources citation if necessary). Topic Sentence/Claim: first main point topic sentence/claim ( main points/claims are never questions, quotes, or information that requires a source citation - remember to focus on what this whole section is showing or proving): A - First perspective’s assertion (claim - 1 sentence). E - Use evidence to prove the claim (include appositive, quoted material, and in-text citation). C - Provide commentary that explains, expands on, and/or connects the quoted information to the issue. If you have a second claim that falls under the same perspective, include it in the A - E - C format in the same paragraph (copy and paste). A - Second perspective’s assertion (claim - 1 sentence). E - Use evidence to prove the claim (include appositive, quoted material, and in-text citation). C - Provide commentary that explains, expands on, and/or connects the quoted information to the issue to the first perspective . A - Opposing/Different perspective’s assertion (claim - 1 sentence). E - Use evidence to prove the claim (include appositive, quoted material, and in-text citation). C - Provide commentary that explains, expands on, and/or connects the quoted information to the issue to the first and/or second perspective. Use this commentary to disprove or devalue this perspective in light of the first to you’ve presented . Summarize and re-assert your initial claim with info discussed above (1-2 sentences max). Section TWO (change the heading to match your topic) Heading: for example: “Age Restrictions: The Health Implications of Being Too Young” I. Context: 1-2 sentences of context if necessary (include sources citation if necessary). Topic Sentence/Claim: second main point topic sentence/claim ( main points/claims are never questions, quotes, or information that requires a source ci.