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Outlines It is only possible to write a good outline when you have a good research question. David: Does the definition of immigrants in Beaner as more than beaners help to lead towards immigration reform? Thesis: Beaner suggests that defining immigrants as more than beaners will be a step towards immigration reform. Outlines

Does the definition of immigrants in Beaner as more than beaners help to lead towards immigration reform? Note the elements of this question: Poems title Leads to a verb of saying (argues, asserts, says, suggests, or states followed by that) Group affected Problem (in this case, implied) Solution

Outlines The thesis answers the research question. Thesis: Beaner suggests that defining immigrants as more than beaners will be a step towards immigration reform. Note the elements of this thesis: Poems title Verb of saying (argues, asserts, says, suggests, or states followed by that)

Group affected Problem (in this case, implied) Solution Outlines See the assignment description for parts: History Poem Assessment

Outlines You can derive an outline from a wellconstructed research question. Does the definition of immigrants in Beaner as more than beaners help to lead towards immigration reform? Outlines Does the definition of immigrants in Beaner as more than beaners help to lead towards immigration reform?

History of the problem around the poem Background of poem Summary of poem Analysis of poem in its context History of the problem up to the present or shift in context Analysis of poem in the present and/or in a new context Assesment

Outlines Does the definition of immigrants in Beaner as more than beaners help to lead towards immigration reform? Recent history of deportation Background of Molotov Beaner is a song about Beaner, Gringo; other lines Campaign, possibility of more deportations The word illegal (even worse?); relevant lines

White or other allies? Outlines Notes: You will probably have analysis in two parts of your essay. In your outline, include the examples (lines or images you will focus on) I suggest chronological order