Step 4: Organize the Essay |
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Background Paragraph
Body Paragraph #1 (Could be last the body paragraph instead of the first if it works better there)
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Body Paragraph #4 (Optional)
Conclusion Rephrase thesis statement (First sentence) |
Addressing the Opposition State the opposition’s point-of-view. Then do one of the following: Refute (show how the opposition’s point is not valid)
Concede (admit that the opposition is right about this point to find a common ground, and focus on points of agreement)
Qualify (admit the opposition is right about this point, but show how their views are less compelling than yours)
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