2.  This is the topic sentence of your paper.  What is the point you are trying to prove?

3.  What information do you have to back-up your claim? What big ideas support your decision? We will call these “reasons”  Examples – He has good ideas about economy, how to help people, I like his experience  Keep these somewhat general, try to give at least three

4.  Look through your notes, find the details (quotes or paraphrase) that support your “reasons”

5. Introduction Warm-up (optional) Thesis statement Overview of Reasons 1 st Reason Details /Quotes or paraphrase/reference source “Warner” Tie back to thesis 2 nd Reason Details /Quotes or paraphrase/reference source “Warner” Tie back to thesis 3 rd Reason Details /Quotes or paraphrase/reference source “Warner” Tie back to thesis Conclusion Restate your thesis and reasons (Hardest part – without making it sound repetitive)

6.  End strong – put your most convincing reason last  Make sure you tie you details back to your thesis  Mix paraphrase with direct quotes  Direct quotes are stronger