CC2040 English for Academic Studies (Health Care)

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Essay Outline
INTRODUCTION
Thesis statement: In one sentence, state the single central idea with a plan of development–tell readers
the essay’s topic, present the writer’s attitude/opinion, and preview the main points that support that
attitude/opinion.

BODY
Topic Sentence 1: State your main idea in one sentence.

Specific Supporting Evidence (for Topic Sentence 1) :

(a) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
(b) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
(c) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.

Topic Sentence 2: State your main idea in one sentence.

Specific Supporting Evidence (for Topic Sentence 2) :

(a) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
(b) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
(c) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
Topic Sentence 3: State your main idea in one sentence.

Specific Supporting Evidence (for Topic Sentence 3) :

(a) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
(b) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.
(c) Complete Sentences. Specific evidence/ details used to support the main idea.

CONCLUSION
Summary (Optional):
Summarise the essay by briefly restating the thesis and the main supporting points
General Closing Remarks:
Present the final thoughts/recommendations/predictions/questions about the topic.