Introduction: This paragraph introduces the topic and ends with a clear thesis statement. The thesis should make a clear claim about your topic (attitude or angle) and should include a plan of development. It should be the last sentence in this paragraph.
Body Paragraphs: Create information “chunks” as needed. Individual body paragraphs should
begin with clear topic sentences that act as an umbrella statement for the paragraph.
develop ideas fully, providing relevant, sufficient details
include evidence gathered from your research, with appropriate in-text citations.
include counter arguments or rebuttal. This means they should state what your opponents say and why they are incorrect.
create logical links between ideas, reflecting the relationship between research and your own ideas.
Conclusion: This paragraph should briefly summarize ideas in your essay and restate your thesis.
Revise and edit your outline:
If there are gaps in your essay, go back to the research stage and gather more information.