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Rough Outline:

I. Intro

__1. Introduce the main idea for the research paper, Is iTunes good for the music business and for society as a whole. (Artists, Pricing, Convenience, and Availability of songs)

____a. Show both sides and give a general statement for each argument

II. First Pillar - "For"

__1. Talk about how the pricing is beneficial

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__2. Talk about the convenience and how it is beneficial

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__3. Talk about the pros for the artists

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__4. Talk about how many songs are available on iTunes

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III. Second Pillar - "Against"

__1. Talk about how the pricing has becoming outrageous and takes away from royalties

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__2. Talk about how it only supports the iPod system

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__3. Talk about how the artists have been fighting with iTunes for rights of musicians

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__4. Talk about how some songs can not be found on iTunes

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IV. Conclusion

__1. Conclude, stating both sides, end with leaning to towards the pro iTunes. Show that they still have the technology to advance their system over the top and into the future while still being able to deal with artists demands.