commentary outline

· First paragraph
o Introduce the trend
§ The trend is that it is very hard for students to find a parking spot on campus
§ Difficult for students to find parking because there are not enough spaces for all of the students
· Second
o Explain why parking is so bad on campus
§ Not enough spaces in lots
§ Not enough lots
· Constructing more buildings
o Building over existing parking lots
· Third
o Introduce another point of view on the subject
§ Give the thoughts of a classmate on parking
· Ask questions to get his point of view
o How do you know what you know?
o Who are you to the subject?
o How is the even connected to other events?
o What if things were different?
o How is this important?
o Why is parking so bad?
o What causes it to be so bad?
o How can parking be improved on campus?
o How does parking on campus compare to the surrounding area?
o What are some alternatives to parking?
· Fourth
o Explain ways to help improve the situation
§ What can we do to solve the parking problem
· More garages
· More lots
· Give passes to students who really need it
· Fifth
o Effects of students
§ What are the effects on the students
· Late to class
· Leave for campus early
o Less sleep
o Less study time
· Sixth
o Alternatives
§ What else can students do instead of drive to campus
· Park and ride
· Car pool
· Public transportation
· Shuttle