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Use Strong Supporting Evidence
Developing adequate support is crucial to your success. Begin with a clear and concise statement of your opinion in your
introduction and follow a clear line of reasoning as you develop each additional paragraph.
Connect Your Ideas
The organization of your essay does not need to be based on a rigid formula. However, it needs to be logical and concise. 
Make sure your ideas are linked together logically with supporting evidence.
When writing your paragraphs, do not begin them with phrases like “The first reason the argument is flawed is,” or “My
second support is.” You should also avoid demonstrative phrases like “In conclusion,” or “As I have shown.” Instead, use
transitional words and phrases like “Thirdly,” or “With these arguments in mind.” Transitional words and phrases allow
paragraphs to flow from one to the next by pinpointing the connections in your writing.
Organizing Your Essay
Similar to the characteristics we just reviewed as part of your strategic approach to the prompt, having an idea of how
you want to organize your essay regardless of the prompt will help you best utilize your time and optimize your score. 
The outline below models a layout that addresses the essay task and presents your position in an organized manner.
Opening Paragraph
• Make a clear and concise statement of your position. Do not straddle the fence. 
First Body Paragraph
• Explain and support your first reason for taking the side of the issue you have chosen.
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Second Body Paragraph
• Explain and support your second reason for taking the side of the issue you have chosen.
Third Body Paragraph
• This paragraph is best reserved to address the additional directions from the prompt. If you have been asked
to consider counter-
arguments to your position, address specific parts of the prompt in more detail, or consider
potential consequences or outcomes, then this is the paragraph to do so.