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    The document provides an outline for writing an argumentative essay on biases and assumptions and how they function in society. It includes prompts to choose from, sections for the introduction, body paragraphs with evidence from at least three sources, a counterargument paragraph, and a conclusion. The outline gives guidance and templates for the content and structure of each section.

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    The document provides an outline for writing an argumentative essay on biases and assumptions and how they function in society. It includes prompts to choose from, sections for the introduction, body paragraphs with evidence from at least three sources, a counterargument paragraph, and a conclusion. The outline gives guidance and templates for the content and structure of each section.

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    The document provides an outline for writing an argumentative essay on biases and assumptions and how they function in society. It includes prompts to choose from, sections for the introduction, body paragraphs with evidence from at least three sources, a counterargument paragraph, and a conclusion. The outline gives guidance and templates for the content and structure of each section.

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    CDA Outline

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    The document provides an outline for writing an argumentative essay on biases and assumptions and how they function in society. It includes prompts to choose from, sections for the introduction, body paragraphs with evidence from at least three sources, a counterargument paragraph, and a conclusion. The outline gives guidance and templates for the content and structure of each section.

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    Outline: Writing the Essay


    Once you have evaluated each source for the main argument and have selected relevant evidence from each
    source look back over the prompts (see below) and choose one to answer.

    Remember you are writing an argumentative essay; therefore, your essay needs to include a clear position
    (move beyond whether biases and assumptions are good or bad, and into how they function in society). Draft
    an outline of your argument on this document to prepare for writing the essay. You are allowed to use other
    sources than the ones provided as well as a personal experience (limit it to one). No hypothetical evidence
    should be used in your argumentative writing.

    PROMPTS: Biases and assumptions influence the way we navigate the world around us from how we
    select jobs, to how we treat people. After you have reviewed the provided sources, your task is to write an
    argumentative essay that responds to the one of following prompts:
    ● What role do biases and assumptions play in society?
    ● Is assumption based on bias, or is bias based on assumption
    ● Does an individual have an obligation to evaluate their biases and the impact those biases have on
    their actions and their communities?

    Introduction:
    Hook:
    ● Three powerful
    words
    ● Describe a
    hypothetical
    scenario
    (Imagine…)
    ● Ask a question
    ● Provide a relevant
    fact/statistic

    Necessary
    Background
    Information:
    (I recommend
    defining key
    terms)

    Thesis
    Statement
    (must be
    open)

    Although some
    may claim/it
    has been argued
    _____, [your
    position].
    Body Paragraphs 1-2 need to use AT LEAST THREE sources. Only need to introduce evidence with source
    information the FIRST time the source is used in your essay (if you use a source more than once).

    Body Paragraph #1:


    Claim

    Evidence #1
    (intro + evidence +
    citation if needed)

    Evidence #2
    (intro + evidence +
    citation if needed)

    Body Paragraph #2:


    Link + Claim
    Must include link
    connecting to your
    previous body
    paragraph

    Evidence #1
    (intro + evidence +
    citation if needed)

    Evidence #2
    (intro + evidence +
    citation if needed)

    Counter Paragraph–Need opposing view + rebuttal

    Counterargument (this can also be your first paragraph if that makes more sense in the essay’s organization).
    Look over the “Counterargument Review” document found in the CDA module on Canvas for help!
    Counterclaim
    Optional template:
    While it is clear
    [your position],
    some believe
    [counter].

    Counter
    Evidence +
    Explanation
    Optional template:
    Those who hold
    this view argue
    that [counter
    evidence]
    (citation).
    In other words,
    those who
    believe___ think
    that…
    Rebuttal
    Evidence
    Optional template:
    However, what this
    view fails to
    consider is…as
    evidenced
    /highlighted
    /illustrated by
    [refuting evidence]
    (citation).

    Conclusion:
    Rephrase
    thesis
    Not in the same
    words!

    Restate
    supporting
    ideas/
    arguments
    Look at your
    claims! Summarize
    each body
    paragraph in 1-2
    sentences

    Final
    thoughts
    (why does
    your
    argument
    matter)/ Call
    to action

    Include the Works Cited entries for sources used. Make sure they are in MLA format, alphabetical order, and
    have a hanging indent. This will go on the last page of your essay. Review the “Citing Your Sources” page in
    the CDA module on Canvas for help or click HERE for the citation maker generator (need to have an entry for
    each source used in your essay).

    Works Cited

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