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Is it for an application , a contest , or a school assignment ?

Are you aiming for a short 250-word essay or something much longer, like a 2,000-word argumentative paper ? (272 KB)

Hook the reader and present your thesis statement . Is it for an application , a contest

Once you provide the , I can help you brainstorm an outline or draft a specific section. What is the main subject you need to write about? Writing Center - Handouts - Winthrop University Is it for an application

Restate your thesis in a new way and wrap up your final thoughts.

If you're starting from scratch, a common structure to follow is:

Is this for a specific class (like HON 272 ), a college personal statement , or a general subject?