create an essay outline using this criteria: Topic 1 (First main point) Topic 1 Topic Sentence: This is your topic sentence in the paragraph. Topic 1 Argument (Point): How are you going to answer the question? What is your position on the topic? What do you intend to prove? Topic 1 Evidence (Proof): What evidence do you have that supports your ideas and where did you get this evidence from? APA in-text citation works here. Topic 1 Critical Thinking (Analysis): What conclusions can you make from the evidence (quotes) and how does it support your point/argument and your thesis? Topic 1 Closing Sentence: Re-state your main argument/summarize it and transition to the next point. ^You will make more than 1 paragraph per sub-topic. Your evidence/analysis (as you should have more than 1 quote/analysis per topic) can be separate paragraphs so it's not one huge long paragraph. Topic 2 (Second main point): Topic 2 Topic Sentence: This is your topic sentence in the paragraph. Topic 2 Argument (Point): How are you going to answer the question? What is your position on the topic? What do you intend to prove? Topic 2 Evidence (Proof): What evidence do you have that supports your ideas and where did you get this evidence from? APA in-text citation works here. Topic 2 Critical Thinking (Analysis): What conclusions can you make from the evidence (quotes) and how does it support your point/argument and your thesis? Topic 2 Closing Sentence: Re-s