Planning your essay

Definition

The process of organizing thoughts, outlining main points, considering evidence/examples, and structuring paragraphs before starting to write an essay.

Related terms

Thesis statement: A concise statement that presents the main argument or purpose of an essay.

Outline: A structured plan that outlines the main points and supporting details of an essay or speech.

Introduction:

The opening section of an essay that provides background information, engages the reader, and states the thesis.