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1.4 KiB
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Essay Outline |
Essay Structure
Introduction.
The introduction should be used to focus the reader in on the subject. Think of the introduction as an inverted triangle (a funnel) that moves from general background information to your specific, narrow argument (thesis).
What is the general topic/field
Start with a broad, engaging statement. Provide necessary background or common knowledge to orient the reader.
Why is this topic question important problematic
Identify the key issue, debate, or "gap" in existing research/discussion that your paper addresses. State the problem or the objective.
How will you answer the question, and What is your main thesis/argument?
State your clear, specific, one- or two-sentence argument. This is the main claim your entire paper supports.
How will the paper be structured
Briefly outline the main points or sections of the body paragraphs.
Main body
PEER System (paragraph structure)
- (Point) You point argument
- (Evidence) The evidence to backup your point (reference, citation, etc.)
- (Explain) An analysis (at least for my last assignment) the how and why. This could be multiple how + why, how +why, how + why
- (Review/Link) The link back to your main argument/thesis/what-the-paper-it-about