Post 7: Preliminary Outline

Here is my version of a preliminary outline based on my topic. Notice that although i left space for 4 argument paragraphs, I have yet to title them because I have yet to fully conduct research. This is a changing concept and the outline will begin to take better shape as we research.


I. Introduction
A. Context
B. Research Question
C. Process

II. Background about the Vietnam War
A. General Views
B. General Causes
C. General Effects

III. Background about portrayal of war in film
A. Uses of war and film
1. Positives
2. Negatives
B. Examples of war and film
1. Positives
2. Negatives

IV. Background about the film “The Green Berets”
A. Making of
B. Plot
C. Popularity and reviews

V. Transition
A. Context of the argument
B. Thesis Statement

VI. Argument 1 - ??
A. Portrayal in movie
B. Evidence from historical sources
C. Analysis

VII. Argument 1 - ??
A. Portrayal in movie
B. Evidence from historical sources
C. Analysis

VIII. Argument 1 - ??
A. Portrayal in movie
B. Evidence from historical sources
C. Analysis

IX. Argument 1 - ??
A. Portrayal in movie
B. Evidence from historical sources
C. Analysis

X. Conclusion
A. Thesis Restatement
B. Counterclaim
C. Other Issues