What This Document Is
This is a worksheet designed for students enrolled in Grand Canyon University’s PHI 105: 21st Century Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course. Specifically, it’s an outline template to guide the development of a persuasive essay. It’s intended to help students structure their arguments before writing a full draft.
Why This Document Matters
This worksheet is valuable for students preparing to write a persuasive essay as part of their coursework. It’s used during the essay planning stage, helping students organize their thoughts and ensure a logical flow of ideas. It exists to provide a clear framework for building a strong, well-supported argument.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This outline provides a structure, but it doesn’t *write* the essay. Students still need to conduct research, formulate their own arguments, and write complete sentences and paragraphs. It also assumes students have already chosen a topic and developed a preliminary thesis statement.
What This Document Provides
The full worksheet includes:
* A pre-formatted outline structure with sections for an introductory paragraph, three supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.
* Prompts for a thesis sentence, topic sentences, and supporting details.
* A sample introductory paragraph to illustrate the expected format.
* Reminders to include in-text citations and paraphrase sources.
* Links to relevant resources on outlining and citation.
This preview only shows the structure and prompts within the worksheet; it does not include completed examples beyond the sample introduction.