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Topic 3: Discuss the values you have learned by observing the
members of your family.

Topic 4: Discuss your methods of coping with stress.

Tips for Writing a Thesis and an Outline

Develop a thesis and an outline from your prewriting, but don’t be

afraid to add new material if you have new ideas.

Decide on the points you will cover in your essay and the order in

which you will present them. Then write a tentative thesis.

If you have listed your thesis points, check to make sure that they

are parallel and do not overlap.
Finally, make an outline by writing a topic sentence for each body

paragraph and, if you wish, briefly jotting down a couple of the

major points you will discuss in the essay.

Learning Objectives Review

LO1 Examine An effective essay has an introduction ending in a
the thesis statement, body paragraphs that begin with

structure topic sentences and discuss points related to the
of an thesis, and a conclusion that sums up and brings
essay. the essay to a graceful close.

What is the
structure of an