Assignment Argument Plan Your own outline may have more or fewer topics, subtopics, specific details, or additional information in each section. Use this sample as a guideline for formatting and organizing, but feel free to adapt each section to suit your own topic, thesis, and information. Make sure to include A hook and thesis statement or claim. A clear pattern of organization. A complete outline with all the major points of the argument, including concessions or refutations to counterclaims. Sample Outline Pattern Introduction Hook Thesis statement First main topic Main idea 1 supported by facts, data, and other evidence Main idea 2 supported by facts, data, and other evidence Second main topic Main idea 1 supported by facts, data, and other evidence Main idea 2 supported by facts, data, and other evidence Counterclaims Concede or refute Use facts, data, and other evidence Conclusion Summary or restatement of thesis Thought-provoking statement Call to action (optional) Write your own outline on the second page of this document. Pattern of organization: Introduction: Hook: Thesis statement: First main topic: Second main topic: Counterclaims: Conclusion: