Research Paper Outline On Martin Luther King Jr
Dr. King Civil Rights Movement
Shelita Porter
Everest University
ENC1101 Composition I
August 10, 2013
Topic: Dr. King Civil Rights Movement
Thesis Statement: Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t like the racism that was happening to African American’s so he took action by organizing boycotts, and by writing speeches, including the “I Have a Dream” speech. He is an example of a turning point because he changed how African American people were treated.
1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. accomplished great things from an early age a. He never formally graduated high school due to such outstanding scores on college entry exams b. He was able to advance to college early 2. Elected as president of his senior class in …show more content…
He became pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist church in 1954 4. Dr. King was a prominent figure of the modern era f. He gave lectures that sparked concern for every generation g. His leadership inspired everyone 5. Dr. King was an essential figure throughout the civil rights movement h. He was responsible for the success of the 382days Montgomery bus boycott during the civil rights movement in 1955 i. He was arrested many times for his participation in the civil rights movement j. He received abundant awards for his leadership during the movement 6. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. authored five books and various articles to spread the message k. He delivered his speech “I Have a Dream” in 1963 on the steps of the Abraham Lincoln memorial 7. April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on the front balcony of his room l. After his death the civil rights movement started evolving
A couple things I would say I have learned during the outlining process; that it takes a lot of work to develop a formal outline. However, what I did learn about Dr. King that I did not know is he authored many books and articles before his death.
Shelita Porter
Everest University
ENC1101 Composition I
August 10, 2013
Topic: Dr. King Civil Rights Movement
Thesis Statement: Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t like the racism that was happening to African American’s so he took action by organizing boycotts, and by writing speeches, including the “I Have a Dream” speech. He is an example of a turning point because he changed how African American people were treated.
1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. accomplished great things from an early age a. He never formally graduated high school due to such outstanding scores on college entry exams b. He was able to advance to college early 2. Elected as president of his senior class in …show more content…
He became pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist church in 1954 4. Dr. King was a prominent figure of the modern era f. He gave lectures that sparked concern for every generation g. His leadership inspired everyone 5. Dr. King was an essential figure throughout the civil rights movement h. He was responsible for the success of the 382days Montgomery bus boycott during the civil rights movement in 1955 i. He was arrested many times for his participation in the civil rights movement j. He received abundant awards for his leadership during the movement 6. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. authored five books and various articles to spread the message k. He delivered his speech “I Have a Dream” in 1963 on the steps of the Abraham Lincoln memorial 7. April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on the front balcony of his room l. After his death the civil rights movement started evolving
A couple things I would say I have learned during the outlining process; that it takes a lot of work to develop a formal outline. However, what I did learn about Dr. King that I did not know is he authored many books and articles before his death.