Essay Planning Design

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Author: [YOUR NAME]
Course Name: [COURSE NAME]
Instructor Name: [INSTRUCTOR NAME]
Date: [DATE]

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I. INTRODUCTION

• Background Information:
  [BRIEF BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC]
  (Provide a brief context to help the reader understand the significance of the topic and why it is being discussed.)

• Thesis Statement:
  [CLEAR AND CONCISE THESIS STATEMENT, OUTLINING THE MAIN ARGUMENT OR PURPOSE OF THE ESSAY]
  (State the central point or argument of the essay clearly, explaining what you intend to prove or discuss.)

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II. BODY PARAGRAPH ONE

• Topic Sentence:
  [MAIN IDEA OF THE FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH]
  (Introduce the first point that supports your thesis. This should be a clear statement of the paragraph's purpose.)

• Evidence/Examples:
  [RELEVANT EVIDENCE OR EXAMPLES THAT SUPPORT THE TOPIC SENTENCE]
  (Provide facts, statistics, quotes, or studies that validate the point being made.)

• Explanation/Analysis:
  [DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE CLAIM]
  (Analyze the evidence and show how it directly ties to the argument you're making in the essay.)

• Concluding Sentence:
  [CONCLUDING REMARKS THAT LINK THIS PARAGRAPH TO THE NEXT ONE]
  (Summarize the main point of the paragraph and transition to the next argument.)

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III. BODY PARAGRAPH TWO

• Topic Sentence:
  [MAIN IDEA OF THE SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH]

• Evidence/Examples:
  [RELEVANT EVIDENCE OR EXAMPLES THAT SUPPORT THE TOPIC SENTENCE]

• Explanation/Analysis:
  [DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE CLAIM]

• Concluding Sentence:
  [CONCLUDING REMARKS THAT LINK THIS PARAGRAPH TO THE NEXT ONE]

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IV. BODY PARAGRAPH THREE (Optional)

• Topic Sentence:
  [MAIN IDEA OF THE THIRD BODY PARAGRAPH]

• Evidence/Examples:
  [RELEVANT EVIDENCE OR EXAMPLES THAT SUPPORT THE TOPIC SENTENCE]

• Explanation/Analysis:
  [DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE CLAIM]

• Concluding Sentence:
  [CONCLUDING REMARKS THAT LINK THIS PARAGRAPH TO THE NEXT ONE]

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V. CONCLUSION

• Restatement of Thesis:
  [RESTATE THE THESIS IN A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WAY]
  (Briefly revisit the main point of your essay, reminding the reader of the central argument.)

• Summary of Main Points:
  [SUMMARIZE THE KEY POINTS MADE IN THE BODY PARAGRAPHS]
  (Provide a concise recap of the key arguments you’ve discussed in the body of your essay.)

• Final Thoughts:
  [FINAL INSIGHT OR CALL TO ACTION]
  (Leave the reader with a final thought or a call to action. This could be a question, a recommendation, or a reflection on the broader implications of the topic.)

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VI. REFERENCES

• Reference 1:
  [AUTHOR LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL. (YEAR). TITLE OF THE SOURCE IN ITALICS. PUBLISHER.]

• Reference 2:
  [AUTHOR LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL. (YEAR). TITLE OF THE SOURCE IN ITALICS. PUBLISHER.]

• Reference 3:
  [AUTHOR LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL. (YEAR). TITLE OF THE SOURCE IN ITALICS. PUBLISHER.]

(Include all sources cited within the essay using proper citation style. You can adjust formatting to match APA or other required styles.)

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