Essay Formal Outline

An essay is a piece of writing that basically regulates around to provide an idea, hypothesis, or argument after interpretation, analysis, and use of evidence. A student encounters essay writing so much that he/she knows the struggle to write it. Many find it fun and interesting to spill the thoughts out of their brain and many find it hard to write even a single piece of line. 

How to create an essay outline?

For most people, it's not easy to draft an essay. If you are one of them, then you don’t need to worry from now on. We got you covered! Here are written some guidelines for you to follow when drafting an essay:

• The first part of the essay is the introduction. In this section, you must define your argument. Make sure you use appropriate words so that it makes the whole essay engaging for the reader to read. 
• The second part includes the body of your essay. The body part of an essay includes the evidence that supports your arguments. Describe in detail as this section is a lengthier section. 
• The last section includes the conclusion. Wrap up the points which you have proposed in the body part of the essay and narrate how the idea can be benefitted from your points. 
• These are some guidelines for you to follow when you are drafting an essay. 

What are the types of essays?

There are many types of essays a student usually writes in his/her life. Read the below-mentioned types to get the idea:

• Simple essay;
• Statement of purpose essay;
• College essay;
• Expository essay;
• Lay school essay.

Sample essay outline:

I. Introduction

• Introduce the general topic;
• Specific topic;
• Title (if the essay is based on a specific text)
• Author (if the essay is based on a specific text)
• Thesis Statement (Argument)

II. First Body Paragraph (1st supporting reason)

• Topic Sentence
• Expand and give specific details
• Evidence → Quote from text or example
• Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)

III. Second Body Paragraph (2nd supporting reason)

• Topic Sentence
• Expand and give specific details
• Evidence → Quote from text or example
• Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)

IV. Third Body Paragraph (3rd supporting reason)

• Topic Sentence
• Expand and give specific details
• Evidence → Quote from text or example
• Analysis (analyze/connect evidence to supporting reason and argument)

V. Conclusion

• Restate thesis
• Summarize supporting reasons
• Concluding thoughts