Chapter 10: Essay Outline
What you will do in this chapter:
1. Explain your topic to classmates
2. Develop a specific topic
3. Practice writing an essay outline
4. Create an outline for your essay
Review It!
Exercise 1: Explain your topic idea to classmates by referring to the four criteria listed below (see Chapter 5 to review these). If you believe your topic satisfies each of the criteria, put a checkmark (✓) in the box.
Checklist
◻︎ Feasible (Is it possible to write about this topic within the time-limit and word-limit?)
◻︎ Researchable (Is there information/data about your topic available in different types of sources?)
◻︎ Relevant (Is the topic something people are generally concerned about?)
◻︎ Interesting (Is the topic challenging and intriguing enough to investigate?)
Step 2: Focus your topic
Exercise 2: Look at the chart below and consider the topic examples. Develop your own topic from vague to specific.
Practice It!
Exercise 3: Work with a partner to create an outline for the model essay Single-use Plastic (pp. 45-46).
Write It!
Step 3: Create an essay outline
