Capstone Detailed Outline

Purpose: To inform the reader about current animal policy and advocate for necessary
improvements
Introduction (Explanation of how human-animal contact has grown over time and how that has
led to the need for legislation governing interactions)
Thesis: American animal legislation is ineffective in three main areas - conservation, harvest,
and breed specific legislation. In order to achieve the best results with the least human
interference, policy should be based in models and empirical evidence.
Section One: Conservation
I.
Current Legislation / Definition
a. Source 5
II.
Problems inability to create strong growth
a. Source 3
III.
Suggested alternatives analysis methods
a. Source 4
b. Source 6
c. Source 7
Connection to argument: This section defines, explains, and offers improvements about current
conservation policies, highlighting the need for the United States to change their priorities in
order to protect endangered species.
Section Two: Animal Harvest
I.
Definition + Rationale and methodology
II.
Problems effects on animal populations
a. Source 2
b. Source 1
III.
Proper evaluation methods modeling
a. Source 2
b. Source 1
Connection to argument: This section defines and criticizes animal harvest policies and
emphasizes the importance of scientific studies regarding population control.
Section Three: Breed Specific Legislation
I.
Definition
II.
Arguments for and against
a. Source 10
III.
My position against based on scientific research
a. Source 8
b. Source 9
Connection to argument: This section demonstrates that animal policy not only affects wild
animals, but peoples pets. Once again, scientific research suggests a different path for policy.

Conclusion
*Description of sources and individual connections to arguments in notes