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OUTLINE
OUTLINE
Study the diagram below and notice how the three parts of a paragraph correspond to the three
parts of an essay.
(Source: Oshima, A., & Hogue, A. (2007). Introduction to Academic Writing (3rd ed.). Pearson Education.)
A. Complete the following outline for the essay on page 3. The introduction has already been
done for you. You usually write out topic sentences in full, but you may use short phrases to
list supporting points and supporting details if you wish. Once you finish, give the essay a
title.
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OUTLINE
Title: _____________________________________________________________________
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Hook: rapid changes on working environment ⇐ demands of global economy
II. BODY
A. Topic sentence: ______________________________________________________
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1. Support: ___________________________________________________________
2. Support: ___________________________________________________________
3. Support: ___________________________________________________________
Conclusion: ___________________________________________________________
III. CONCLUSION
A. Restatement: ________________________________________________________
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B. Final comment: _______________________________________________________
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Source: De Chazal, E., & McCarter, S. (2012). Oxford EAP: a course in English for academic purposes. Upper-
intermediate/B2. Oxford University Press.