Essay Writing Aids for the Cry Freedom Project

Outline:

Thesis Statement – One sentence that is the topic for the entire essay

I. Intro

A.

B.

II. Support 1

A.

B.

III. Support 2

A.

B.

IV. Support 3

A.

B.

V. Conclusion

A.

B.

Things to remember:

· Thesis is either in the Intro or the Conclusion

· No A without B

· May use fragments or complete sentences

· Try to be as specific as possible

· An outline is a roadmap of your essay – changes can be made to it at any time

· Must be peer edited by at least three people before being handed in

Peer Editing for Students:

· Is there a thesis statement that focuses on the question?

· Is there logical sequencing to the support paragraphs?

· Is there use of transition sentences?

· Are there 5 individual paragraphs?

· Is there an acceptable Intro and conclusion?

· Are there any helpful comments that you can add (grammar, punctuation, rewording, other support ideas, etc.)?

· Make sure that you sign your name at the end of the paper