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Any Essay Outline Template
I.
Introductory paragraph
A. Opener/Hook (quote, anecdote, question, etc.)
B. Background information
C. Thesis: Topic, claim, 2-3 specific points
II.
Points
A.
Point 1
1. Topic sentence: topic & point 1
a. Explanation of point 1
b. Example(s) of point 1 (probably several sentences)
2. Clincher sentence sums up point 1 and transitions to Point 2
B.
Point 2
1. Topic sentence: topic & point 2
a. Explanation of point 2
b. Example(s) of point 2 (probably several sentences)
2. Clincher sentence sums up point 2 and transitions to Point 3
C.
Point 3 (if another point is needed)
1. Topic sentence: topic & point 3
a. Explanation of point 3
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b. Example(s) of point 3 (probably several sentences)
2. Clincher sentence sums up point 3
III.
Conclusion paragraph
A.
Restate thesis
B.
Synthesize main points
C.
Amplification: connect to broader audience or concepts
D.
Final clincher: Include some key words of the title in the last sentence. Connect
with exordium if possible.
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Works Cited
Create your works cited list as you research instead of having to go back afterward and find the
sources you used. Don’t forget to cite sources for any images used as well.
Begin your Works Cited page on a separate page at the end of your paper. It should have the
same one-inch margins and header as the rest of your paper.
Title should be centered. Citation entries themselves should be aligned with the left margin.
Double space all citations, but do not skip spaces between entries. Indent the second and
subsequent lines of citations by 0.5 inches to create a hanging indent.