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Outline Template

I. Introduction

a. Introduce the topic with background information and define terminology

II. Body Paragraph 1 – Technical aspects of your topic (the medical aspects)

a. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

III. Body Paragraph 2 – Description of public policy debates surrounding your topic (why is this political?)

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

IV. Body Paragraph 3 -Arguments – Pro – Why you should do this

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

V. Body Paragraph 4 – Arguments – Con – Why you shouldn’t do this

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Topic Sentence:_________________________________________________

i. Supporting detail 1:________________________________________

ii. Supporting detail 2:________________________________________

iii. Supporting detail 3:________________________________________

VI. Opinion and Conclusion – included ethical theory supporting your opinion

a. Transition:_____________________________________________________

b. Statement of Opinion:_____ _______________________________________

c. Ethical theory that supports me _________________________________

d. How does this theory support my stance _____________________

VII. References – In APA format