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: Use your thesis to decompose the argument into specific points for each paragraph. A popular and easy-to-follow style is the alpha-numeric outline .

: Create a concise, one-sentence argument that outlines the purpose of your essay. 15SDP.7z.002

: For each point in your outline, jot down the evidence, facts, or data you will use to support your claim. 2. Drafting the Essay : Use your thesis to decompose the argument

Before writing, establish a plan by listing the major ideas you want to present. jot down the evidence