Essay Outline and Argument Structure

Dr. Bortolotti guides students on creating an argument essay outline. The video covers setting up a template, crafting a title and thesis, structuring the outline with subtopics, addressing opposition and rebuttals, and compiling sources. Students are advised to use color-coding for clarity and to ensure their sources are correctly cited. The video concludes with tips on finalizing the draft and handling comments.

What is the main purpose of Dr. Bortolotti's video tutorial?

• To discuss the history of essay writing.

• To teach how to write a conclusion.

• To explain how to create an argument essay outline.

• To provide tips on public speaking.

Where can students find the template for their argument essay outline?

• In the lessons folder.

• On the class website.

• In the library.

• In the textbook.

What should students do after opening the template?

• Print it out.

• Save it as their own file.

• Delete it.

• Email it to the teacher.

How should students name their saved outline file?

• Essay Template

• Last Name Argument Outline

• Outline Draft

• Argument Essay Final

What is the first step in creating the essay outline?

• Writing the introduction.

• Drafting the conclusion.

• Creating an original title.

• Listing sources.

What type of question should the thesis statement answer?

• A yes or no question.

• An open-ended question.

• A hypothetical question.

• A multiple-choice question.

What are 'introduction' and 'conclusion' in the outline?

• Main arguments.

• Placeholders for paragraphs.

• Titles of the essay.

• Sources.

How many subtopics should the outline be divided into?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the benefit of color-coding subtopics?

• It helps in organizing the essay.

• It is a tradition in essay writing.

• It makes the outline look pretty.

• It is required by the teacher.

What should each subtopic in the outline be formatted as?

• A list.

• A paragraph.

• A question.

• A statement.