Introduction

Context/introductory remarks Thesis statement

Scope

Keywords

Outline of argument

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Topic sentence

Evidence 1)

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Body: Paragraph 2

Topic sentence

Evidence 1)

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Topic sentence

Evidence 1)

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Body: Paragraph 4

Topic sentence

Evidence 1)

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Conclusion

Repetition of thesis statement

Summary of body of essay

Final comments: why it matters