Today we're going to start working on the paper outlines in order to get a framework for the essay. The more detailed the outline, the easier the paper is to write. So, in preparation, here are a few steps to follow.
1. Take the annotated bibliography you got back and label each source ABCDE, etc.
2. Under each source, number the individual quotes, 1-?, so that each quote can be easily identified (ex. A3, the third quote from your first source)
3. Take a clean sheet of paper and write your thesis on it- what are you trying to prove in regards to your topic? Remember- the thesis is you stating your personal opinion.
4. List the major points that support your opinion - only list the major points (ex. saying that Slytherins are the most successful house is the major point, do not go into why they are the most successful house- yet)
5. List the major objections against your viewpoint
6. Now go back and fill in the details under the major points in your favor- anecdotes, statistics, and here is where you list the quotes by the identifying number (so you don't have the recopy the whole quote back out- clever, eh?)
7. Respond to the points against you using the evidence you've gathered- why are they wrong?
8. Take all of this information and put it together into a coherent order- thus creating your outline!
9. At the top of the outline, write in a few details regarding the history of the issue up for discussion- say, the history of Hogwarts, that sort of thing- it's helpful to your reader if you lead in with this information
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