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ENG 105: Composition I Essay Assignment
Outline Template: Summary and Response Essay
I. Introduction
a. Follows one of the models in Inquiry (Introductions and Conclusions Chapter)
b. Narrows toward the specific topic
II. Summary Paragraph
a. First line includes author’s full name, full title of text, and gist of author’s main point
b. Subsequent lines more specifically overview the author’s point, sub-points, and methods
c. Final line provides a clear, single-sentence thesis statement which responds to the article
III. Body
a. Responds to the text and avoids merely “ranting” about a related issue
b. Addresses concessions to your point (in one or two paragraphs)
c. Presents your main reasons to support your thesis statement
i. Should include at least two strong points to support your thesis
ii. Each point should clearly relate to your thesis
iii. Each point should engage the text and respond to the text
d. Each body paragraph should follow the guidelines laid out in Inquiry (Developing Paragraphs
Chapter):
i. Topic sentence
ii. Unity
iii. Evidence and discussion
IV. Conclusion
a. First line reiterates the main point (restating the thesis in different words)
b. Answers the question, “So what?”
c. Follows a template laid out in Inquiry (Introductions and Conclusions Chapter)
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