Create a short outline for an essay about the causes and effects of the civil rights movement.
your claim doesn't have to be argumentative, but it should say something that isn't obvious
something that needs to be backed up with reasons and evidence. in later lessons, you'll use
your outline and research to draft your essay. then you'll present that essay to the class.
your outline should include a claim that answers a research question, at least three main points
that support your claim, and a list of sources that will provide evidence to back up your claim
and main points. make sure that your sources are reasonably up-to-date, published by
trustworthy companies or organizations, transparent about where their information comes from,
and written by an author who has some authority.
your outline should include the following elements:
• a claim that answers your research question and says something interesting enough to
justify a whole essay
at least three main points that support your claim
• citation information for at least three credible sources whose evidence backs up your
claim or main points
you should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one. if you
haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.