Now that you’ve done some research, and started to narrow down your sources, I want you to create an outline for your paper. You can write all this down however you wish, but a good way to organize your thoughts would be to create an argument map. This will ensure that you have support for each claim you’re making. Think about the examples we’ve seen in so far, and think about how you want to use the rhetorical tools you learned about (see attached rhetorical situation) to convince your audience.
You should have PACES in mind as you start to outline your essay.
What will your topic be?
What is the purpose of your paper?
Will you be answering a question, presenting a problem and solution, or discussing a new development?
Who is your audience ? Don’t just think of them as one group, but instead as multiple groups. Write those target groups down and make sure you use the correct rhetoric to convince each group.
What will your main argument be?
What claims will you make?
What types of evidence will you use? And what sources will you include from your research? Is the evidence varied to fit multiple audience groups? Do you have evidence to support each claim?
What types of strategies are you planning on using? Will you use all three appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)? How will you organize your text?
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