REVERSE OUTLINE

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Paragraph #

Main Point

Thesis: In the following paper,

similarities and differences are
examined between the sources
rhetorical features and conventions
such as logos to present scientific
facts to disprove the NFLs verdict,
pathos to better appeal to the lessacademic readers emotions, formal
and non-formal diction to achieve a
genre-specific and reader-friendly
tone, and how each respective
author uses different moves to
achieve the purpose of their piece;
disproving the NFL or creating an
interesting classroom activity that
combines chemistry principles with a
real world scenario.

How scientific data presented in one of

the academic sources contributed to the
purpose of the whole source and how it
effects the reader.

How scientific data presented in the other

academic source provided clarity and how
analyzing the data presented makes it
truly significant.

Summary of the op-ed piece and some of

the moves it contains

How parallelism seen in the sources

written by the same authors makes it
easier for readers to follow the argument
and provides clarity throughout the whole
article.

The absence of the presentation of data

within the non-academic source and how

the emotional tone affects their audience.

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How the tone seen in Malfeasance

implies that the NFL screwed up and that
the authors were correct and should be
believed by the public.

How the classroom activity is tailored to

not bore students and how it connects
science principles with the real world.

How the difference between academic

and non academic sources can alter the
purpose of the piece and how the different
audiences bring different types of moves
that can be used on them.

Reverse outlining my paper really helped me take a step back and look at the big
picture. Being able to see every main point organized into one chart helps by making
sure each paragraph flows into the next. Constructing the outline also makes sure that
each paragraph is on topic to the main argument. While constructing this outline, I
realized I needed to splice a few of my paragraphs because they were too long and
jumped from one idea to another. After I cut the paragraphs into pieces that contained
the same topic, my paper was much easier to read and parts where I drifted from my
main point were taken out completely.