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ESSAYPLANTEMPLATE2018part1.docxESSAY PLAN TEMPLATE
· Write complete sentences for the thesis statement and for the topic sentence for each argument.
· Use dot points to complete other parts of the plan.
· Include relevant source details in the right margin.
· Your plan should be approximately 250 words in length (not including the template)
Student name: ___________________________________
Student number: _________________________________
Essay question: Students who undertake co-educational schooling acquire a greater sense of well-being. Do you agree?
Teacher’s name: _____________________________________
Word count (excluding template and citations)
Referencing style: ____________________________________
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Introduction |
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Provide background information and context:
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State your thesis (your overall position) using a complete sentence:
Outline the arguments you will use to support your thesis:
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Argument 1 |
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Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:
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Supporting ideas (explanations, examples, evidence):
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Counter argument
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Refutation of counter argument:
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Argument 2 |
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Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:
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Supporting ideas (explanations, examples, evidence)
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Counter argument:
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Refutation of counter argument:
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Argument 3 - OPTIONAL |
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Write the topic sentence using a complete sentence:
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Supporting ideas (explanations, examples, evidence): |
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Counter argument:
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Refutation of counter argument:
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Conclusion |
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Re-state your thesis:
Re-state the arguments supporting your thesis:
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A concluding statement (e.g. to future implications, suggestions or recommendations for future research.
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