Opening Paragraph:
1. Restate issue
2. State your position (agree or disagree)
3. State 2-4 reasons for your stand
2nd-4th Paragraph:
1. Elaborate on each of the reasons listed. Use empirical evidence, expert testimony, or anecdotes.
Prior to Closing Paragraph:
1. Present an alternative viewpoint and refute it.
Closing Paragraph:
- Conclusion