Today's lesson focused on the next stage of the research project-preparation for composing the first draft. We reviewed Joshua's formal outline to ensure he had a clear thesis and full topic sentences describing each "claim" section of the paper. We next explored how to use the outline as an organizational tool in conjunction with the note cards. I provided guidance by suggesting he create definitions in his paper for generic terms such as "internet usage" and that he tie his claims more directly to his thesis i.e. impacts of the internet on young people and students. Last, Joshua completed the final section of the outline -solutions to the issue raised by the paper.