Discussion scaffold

Introduction

• Statement of position on the question
• Preview arguments to follow

• Outline of argument
• Points for Elaboration

Argument 2 for the statement

• Outline of argument
• Points for Elaboration

Argument 3 for the statement

• Outline of argument
• Points for Elaboration

Argument 4 for the statement

• Outline of argument
• Points for Elaboration

Argument 1 Against the statement

• Outline of argument
• Points for Elaboration

Argument 2 Against the statement

• Outline of argument
• Points for Elaboration

Conclusion

• Summary of arguments
• Judgement based upon arguments

Example of an essay