Essay/Position Paper Template

Introductory Paragraph: Ø States Thesis/Argument Ø Introduces topic Ø Can be organized in a programmatic structure.	This paper will argue that... (thesis).
Premise #1 Ø A single concept/idea/body of evidence that supports your thesis Ø include facts, evidence, support Ø include your own analysis & interpretation	(Restate thesis) because... (Premise 1)
Premise #2 Ø A single concept/idea/body of evidence that supports your thesis Ø include facts, evidence, support Ø include your own analysis & interpretation	(Restate thesis) because... (Premise 2)
Premise #3 Ø A single concept/idea/body of evidence that supports your thesis Ø include facts, evidence, support Ø include your own analysis & interpretation	(Restate thesis) because... (Premise 3)
Concluding Paragraph Ø Restate your thesis Ø Restate each of your 3 premises Ø End with a "so what" statement (i.e.: What's so great about what you wrote? Any further questions about the topic that remain unexplored/further food for thought)	In conclusion, (thesis). First, because (Premise 1). Second, because (Premise 2). Third, because (Premise 3). My paper is insightful because...