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Topic sentence – (the main idea of the paragraph; include the author and reading) ___________________________________________________________

A. Supporting reason 1 _________________________________________

Details______________________________________________

Explanation _________________________________________

Example 1 __________________________________________

Example 2 __________________________________________

[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]

B. Supporting reason 2 _________________________________________

Details______________________________________________

Explanation _________________________________________

Example 1 __________________________________________

Example 2 __________________________________________

[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]

C. Supporting reason 3 ________________________________________

Details______________________________________________

Explanation _________________________________________

Example 1 __________________________________________

Example 2 __________________________________________

[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]

Paragraph conclusion (a single sentence that reflects the topic sentence). __________________________________________________________________.

Note: This outline template allows for 18 sentences. Academic paragraphs should be about that length.