For this activity, you will create an outline, continue to revise it, and build upon it throughout the module as described in the different steps below.

You will need to create your initial post with your outline per the instructions in Step 1 by the close of the first day of the module week. Then, you will reply to that initial post for each of the subsequent individual steps. Be sure the first statement of your posts includes the title of the step you are posting, for example, “Step 2 – Outline: Providing Data/Evidence.”

Step 1 – Outline: Formulating a Claim and Reasons

Read the Outline with Reasons (DOCX) document and then post your claim and two or three reasons.

This will be your initial post; all of the following posts you make will be a reply to this post.

Your Initial post due by the close of the first day of the module week.

Step 2 – Outline: Providing Data/Evidence

Read the Outline with Evidence (DOCX) document and research to find evidence to support your thesis and reasons. Add to your outline at least one piece of evidence for each of your reasons. Reply to your initial post and copy and paste your revised outline, rather than attaching it.

Your second post is due by the close of the second day of the module week.

Step 3 – Outline: Examining an Unstated Assumption (Warrant)

Read the Outline with Unstated Assumptions (DOCX) document and add to your outline the unstated assumption for each of your reasons. Post the revised outline by replying to your initial post and copy and paste your outline, rather than attaching it.

Your third post is due by the close of the third day of the module week.

Step 4 – Outline: Identifying an Objection and Rebuttal

Read Outline with Objection and Rebuttal (DOCX) document and add to your outline one objection to either your thesis, one of your reasons, or a piece of your evidence, and add your rebuttal to this objection. Post the revised outline by replying to your initial post and copy and paste your outline, rather than attaching it.

Your fourth post is due by the close of the fourth day of the module week.

Step 5 – Outline: Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Note on your outline at least one instance of each: ethos, pathos, and logos. Remember that pathos can be especially effective in your introduction and conclusion. Post the final revised outline by replying to your initial post and copy and paste your outline, rather than attaching it.

Your fifth post is due by the close of the fifth day of the module week.

Learn and Share activities: These activities are set up using the discussion tool so you can share your activities with your classmates. While replies to your classmates’ posts are not required for these activities, feel free to ask them questions or share further ideas. You will earn 100 points for completing the entire activity, 20 points for each completed step, or 0 points if you do not complete the activity.