Essay Outline Builder

Structures academic essays with clear thesis statements, organized arguments, evidence planning, and logical flow. Supports argumentative, expository, compare-contrast, and narrative essay types.

Usage

Provide the essay prompt or topic, essay type, required length, and any sources or evidence you plan to use. Specify the academic level and any formatting requirements (MLA, APA, Chicago).

Examples

• "Create an outline for a 5-paragraph argumentative essay on renewable energy policy for a college composition class"
• "Build an outline for a compare-contrast essay between two leadership styles for an MBA course"
• "Design an outline for a 2000-word expository essay on the impact of social media on teen mental health"

Guidelines

• Develop a specific, arguable thesis statement that goes beyond stating a topic to making a claim
• Each body paragraph should have one clear topic sentence that supports the thesis
• Plan specific evidence (quotes, data, examples) for each argument before drafting
• Include counterargument consideration in argumentative essays to strengthen your position
• Write a conclusion that synthesizes the arguments into a broader significance, not just restates the thesis