Essay Outline

Have a big essay due? Don’t know where to start?

An outline is a great way to build the foundation of an essay and structure your thoughts.

Bring your thoughts to life by using colour to identify the structure of your essay and stay on track. Use a bold and smudge-proof pen like the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pen. This will allow you to visually see which parts of your essay you should add to or elaborate more on.

The following are some of the main points you should outline before you start your essay:

Introduction (Green):
Think about how you’ll want to start your essay and write down your main point here.

Thesis statement (Red):
Write down the main idea that you’re trying to get across within your paper. A thesis statement helps control the ideas within the paper.

Body paragraph (Purple):
Write down your first main idea in support of your thesis.

Details (Blue):
Jot down supporting details and ideas to develop the paragraph’s main idea.

Body paragraph (Purple):
Give more details to support and cover all your points. Use as many paragraphs as you need to get your point across.

Conclusion (Orange):
It is helpful to know what you are trying to accomplish with your essay. Jot down your main point and how you would like to end your essay.

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