# Write a well-argued essay

Plans and writes an essay with a clear thesis, evidence, and counterarguments.

- Topic: Writing & Editing
- Framework: RTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Writing, Research, Write, Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-a-well-argued-essay

## Prompt

```text
Help me write an essay.

**Topic or question:** [TOPIC]
**Type:** [argumentative / analytical / opinion / reflective / academic]
**Audience and level:** [e.g. "university course", "general readers of a newspaper"]
**Length:** [WORD COUNT]
**My view or angle (if I have one):** [POSITION]
**Sources or material I must use:** [PASTE OR "none"]

Process:
1. Propose 2–3 possible thesis statements and recommend one.
2. Give an outline: introduction, 3–5 body sections each with its main point and supporting evidence, the strongest counterargument and a rebuttal, conclusion.
3. Write the full essay from the outline.

Rules:
- Every claim needs support: evidence, an example, or reasoning. Mark anything that needs a citation as [CITATION NEEDED] — never invent sources or statistics.
- Clear topic sentences and transitions; no filler.
- Match the requested level and length.

If this is for a graded assignment, follow my course's rules on AI use.
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## What to fill in

- TOPIC
- argumentative / analytical / opinion / reflective / academic
- e.g. "university course", "general readers of a newspaper"
- WORD COUNT
- POSITION
- PASTE OR "none"

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