Dot-Point Plan Template

Student Name:
Question #:
Use this template to help clarify the points you wish to make in your
essay. Completing this will help you make succinct and effective
arguments in your final essay.
Intro: A brief over-view of the nature of your chosen task

Thesis Statement: The topics you will cover in your essay and what you hope
to prove

Paragraph 1
Premise: What you are discussing E.g. The theme of war can be seen in both
texts through
Text #1:

Text #2:

Reason: The reason behind your premise E.g. This is evident through the
both texts use of
Text #1:

Text #2:

Conclusion: Your personal opinion of the reason. E.g. Because of the

aforementioned reasons, it becomes clear that
Text #1:

Text #2:

Paragraph 2
Premise:

Reason:

Conclusion:

Paragraph 3
Premise:

Reason:

Conclusion:

Conclusion: A summary of everything you have discussed with a poignant

closing. This is only a summary: DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW INFORMATION
IN A CONCLUSION.