Tentative Essay Title:
Your title should capture the essence of the essay
Part I. Introduction
Introduce your Topic:
Provide background information regarding your topic
Thesis Statement:
A thesis statement clearly articulates your position/argument
Part II. Possible Objections
Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence:
Present positions that do NOT align with your thesis statement
Body Paragraph 1 Supporting Points:
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Body Paragraph 1 Concluding Sentence:
Part III. Responding to the Objections & Building your Argument
Response #1 in support of your thesis
Body Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence:
Body Paragraph 2 Supporting Points:
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Body Paragraph 2 Concluding Sentence:
Response #2 in support of your thesis
Body Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence:
Body Paragraph 3 Supporting Points:
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Body Paragraph 3 Concluding Sentence:
Response #3 in support of your thesis
Body Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence:
Body Paragraph 4 Supporting Points:
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Body Paragraph 4 Concluding Sentence:
Part IV. Conclusion
Restate your Thesis:
Larger Implications of your Argument:
Try to leave your readers with something to think about
On a separate page, write your References (APA), Works Cited (MLA) or Bibliography (CMS).
