CHAPTER 12 / WRITING A GREAT ESSAY 449
Practice 6: Organize Your Thoughts
Organization Review
- What is the difference between a “top-down” essay structure and a “bottom-up” essay structure?
- What should a good outline consist of?
Check your answers with the answer key at the end of the chapter.
Organization Practice
Spend a few minutes reading and brainstorming about each of the questions below. Then write a brief four-
point outline with thesis, development, and conclusion. Capture just the essence of your argument, and be brief.
- Is honesty always the best policy?
- THESIS:
2.3.- CONCLUSION:
- What is an example of true courage?
- THESIS:
2.3.- CONCLUSION:
Discuss your outlines with your teacher or tutor, focusing on whether your outlines show good development.