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Essay / writing outline template

Thesis, arguments with evidence, counterarguments and conclusion — reference fields stay as placeholders until you add real sources.

Best for
Students and writers
Goal
Plan an argument with evidence
Layout
Mind map (right)
Topics
18
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How to use it

  1. Write the thesis as a claim someone could disagree with.
  2. Each argument needs evidence beneath it.
  3. Export to Markdown and start drafting.
  4. Press Tab to add detail under any topic and Enter for another at the same level.

What’s inside

The full structure as text — the same content you get in the editor.

  • Thesis statement
    • Introduction
      • Hook
      • Context
    • Argument 1
      • Evidence — source
      • Analysis
    • Argument 2
      • Evidence — source
      • Analysis
    • Argument 3
      • Evidence — source
      • Analysis
    • Counterargument
      • Rebuttal
    • Conclusion
      • Restate thesis
      • Implications

Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Placeholders are deliberately generic — replace them with your own facts and sources.