I. Introduction

• Introduce the topic and provide some background information
• State the thesis of the essay
• Preview the main points of the essay

II. Body

• Discuss the first main point of the essay
• Provide evidence and examples to support the first main point
• Discuss the second main point of the essay
• Provide evidence and examples to support the second main point
• Discuss the third main point of the essay
• Provide evidence and examples to support the third main point

III. Conclusion

• Summarize the main points of the essay
• Restate the thesis of the essay
• Provide a final thought or conclusion

IV. References

• List the sources used in the essay, formatted according to the appropriate citation style (e.g. APA, MLA, etc.)