Formal Essay Outline

Essay Writing / By
  1. Introduction
    1. Introduce the specific topic
      1. Title (if essay is based on a specific text)
      1. Author (if essay is based on a specific text)
    1. Thesis Statement (Argument)
  2. First Body Paragraph (1st supporting reason)
    1. Topic Sentence
    1. Expand and give specific details
    1. Evidence → Quote from text or example
    1. Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)
  3. Second Body Paragraph (2nd supporting reason)
    1.  Topic Sentence
    1. Expand and give specific details
    1. Evidence → Quote from text or example
    1. Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)
  4. Third Body Paragraph (3rd supporting reason)
    1. Topic Sentence
    1. Expand and give specific details
    1. Evidence → Quote from text or example
    1. Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)
  5. Conclusion
    1. Restate thesis
    1. Summarize supporting reasons
    1. Concluding thoughts