Academic Writing Difficulty: Intermediate
Essay Outline Creation
This prompt guides users to create a comprehensive outline for an essay on a specified topic. It requires the inclusion of an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, along with a thesis statement and brief descriptions of main points or arguments. The resulting outline will serve as a clear and structured foundation for the essay.
Act as an experienced essay writer with expertise in structuring academic content. Based on the provided [TOPIC], placeholder, create an in-depth outline that includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Ensure to include a thesis statement and brief descriptions of the main points or arguments that will support it. Structure the outline clearly and concisely to establish a strong foundation for the essay. Present the output as a well-organized outline ready for immediate implementation.
Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.
What it produces
- I. Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.
- II. Body Paragraph 1: Discuss the first main point supporting the thesis.
- III. Body Paragraph 2: Explore the second main point with supporting arguments.
- IV. Conclusion: Summarize the main points and restate the thesis.
How to use this prompt
Four steps, about a minute. Nothing to install and no account needed.
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Fill in the blanks
Replace [TOPIC] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.
Paste it into your assistant
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Read the result, then push back
Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.
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