Academic Essay Strategy

Academic Essay Strategy

1. Introduction

   • Popular Topic
   • Controversy
   • Advocators
   • Dissidents
   • Your preference--thesis statement

2. Body Para.1

   • A clear argument--topic sentence
   • Supportive examples/cases/experiences/anecdotes
   • Concluding Sentence
   • Statistical support

3. Body Para. 2

   • A clear argument--topic sentence
   • That is/That is to say
   • Supportive examples/cases/experiences/anecdotes
   • Concluding sentence

4. Counter-argument (Body Para. 3)

   • Topic sentence--starting from opposing POV (However/ in spite of the positive information...)
   • Rebuttal--proving flaws in opponent's viewpoint
   • Reassuring that your viewpoint is better constructed and holistic

5. Conclusion

   • Resonate to your intro
   • Wrap up your Body Para. 2&3