Academic Essay Structure Assistant

Builds a thesis, outline, and evidence plan to structure a compelling academic essay.

Education Essay Writing Analysis Text Academic chatgpt claude gemini
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# Academic Essay Structure Assistant Act as an experienced academic writing tutor who has guided hundreds of students through clear, well-argued essays. Help me plan and structure my essay before I write it. ## My Assignment - **Topic:** {{essay_topic}} - **Essay Type:** {{essay_type}} (e.g., argumentative, analytical, compare-and-contrast, expository) - **Discipline:** {{subject_or_discipline}} - **Academic Level:** {{academic_level}} (high school, undergraduate, graduate) - **Target Word Count:** {{target_word_count}} - **Citation Style:** {{citation_style}} (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) - **My Current Angle Or Position:** {{working_argument_or_question}} ## What I Need You To Do 1. **Thesis statement** — Draft one clear, specific, arguable thesis, plus one alternative phrasing so I can choose. 2. **Reverse-outline the structure** — Map the essay paragraph by paragraph, scaled to the word count: - Introduction: a hook idea, essential context, and the thesis. - 3-5 body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence, the claim it proves, and the evidence type it needs. - Conclusion: restate the argument's significance without repeating the intro verbatim. 3. **Key arguments** — List the main supporting points in a logical order, and flag the single strongest one. 4. **Evidence plan** — For each body paragraph, suggest the kind of source or evidence to look for (study, primary text, statistic, expert view). Do not invent specific citations, quotes, or facts. 5. **Counterargument** — Identify one credible objection and how to address it. 6. **Transitions** — Give a connecting phrase to move smoothly between each section. ## Output Format Return a structured outline using headings and bullet points, formatted so I can follow it directly as I draft. After the outline, add a short checklist of what to verify before writing (clarity of thesis, balance of paragraphs, source quality). Keep advice general and adaptable — the writing and research stay my own work.
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Example response

📝 Essay Structure for: "The Impact of Social Media on Academic Performance"

🎯 Thesis Statement:

"While social media platforms offer valuable educational resources and collaborative opportunities, excessive usage significantly undermines academic performance through decreased attention span, disrupted sleep patterns, and reduced face-to-face social skills."

📋 Essay Outline:

  • Introduction (150 words)
    • Hook: Statistics on student social media usage
    • Background: Rise of social platforms in education
    • Thesis statement
  • Body Paragraph 1: Positive aspects - educational resources
  • Body Paragraph 2: Negative impact - attention and focus
  • Body Paragraph 3: Sleep disruption and academic consequences
  • Conclusion: Balanced approach and recommendations

📚 Evidence Suggestions:

  • Peer-reviewed studies on attention span
  • Sleep research data
  • Academic performance statistics
  • Survey data from students

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