Outline and Organization notes

These are not paragraphs, but sections. Each Roman Numeral might include multiple paragraphs.

I. Introduction/Background and thesis

a. Hook the reader

b. Tell the story behind your topic

c. Connect it to Globalization 3.0, Flatism etc.

d. Give us your opinion on the topic in one or two sentences (thesis)

II. Side one—represent their ideas as clearly and evenly as possible. Each side will probably require several paragraphs—one paragraph for each of their main ideas.

a. Topic sentence

b. Support and connect to thesis

c. Support and connect to thesis

d. Transition

III. Side two

a. Topic sentence

b. Support and connect to thesis

c. Support and connect to thesis

d. Transition

IV. What does Friedman have to say about the topic?

a. This might not be a separate section, but could be worked into one of the two sides.

b. How does the topic relate to the lessons we learn in TWIF?

c. Some of this will have to be drawn from what his GENERAL IDEAS are.

V. Conclusion

a. Restate thesis

b. End with powerful echo—think about how you started and return there?

What is the best order? Usually, your best point goes last. Your second best point goes first. So...it depends on the strength of your case, the strength of the case against and what you think will be the best strategy to convince the reader. It also depends on whether or not Friedman agrees with you.
Here are some options--

Intro

The side you agree with

The side you disagree with

Why that side is wrong

Friedman

Conclusion

Intro

The side you disagree with

Why that side is wrong

The side you agree with

Friedman

Conclusion

Intro

Friedman

The side you agree with

The side you disagree with

Why that side is wrong

Conclusion