Examples of Organizational Structure

Here are some tried and true organizational structures for organizing academic arguments in a pro/con fashion. Examine the models below to see which one best fits the style and conventions of your discipline.

Model One Model Two Model Three
  1. Claim
  2. Pro Point 1
  3. Pro Point 2
  4. Pro Point 3
  5. Con Point 1
  6. Refutation
  7. Con Point 2
  8. Refutation
  9. Con Point 3
  10. Refutation
  11. Conclusion
  1. Claim
  2. Pro Point 1
  3. Con Point 1
  4. Refutation
  5. Pro Point 2
  6. Con Point 2
  7. Refutation
  8. Pro Point 3
  9. Con Point 3
  10. Refutation
  11. Conclusion
  1. Claim
  2. Con Point 1
  3. Refutation
  4. Con Point 2
  5. Refutation
  6. Con Point 3
  7. Refutation
  8. Pro Point 1
  9. Pro Point 2
  10. Pro Point 3
  11. Conclusion