template

For analysis of issues:

Introduction:

Whether-  depends on

First body paragraph

The chief reason my view is

For example

Moreover

Finally

Second body paragraph

Another reason for my view is

Specifically

The result is

Optional third body paragraph

You acknowledge a competing viewpoint or counterargument and then provide rebuttals to further support your postion. In this paragraph you walk a tightrope, you must acknowledge the counterargument.

Some might argue

Yet

Others might cite

However

Conclusion paragraph

State the thrust of your position

Restate the main points from the body of your essay

In sum, I concur that

However. On the whole

Tips:

Each paragraph should have a central idea

Every statement in each paragraph should relate to the central idea

Consciously choose paragraph length