*Choose the type of essay you want to be writing. Persuasive, opinion, research, etc

*Research and double-check sources

*Don't use Wikipedia or other public forums websites similar as a cited source - ALWAYS use a trustworthy name, date when it was published, double check the information to prevent false information

*A good idea is to present in every paragraph a counter-argument about the same length as the argument and as thoroughly researched

*Use Thesaurus.com to use synonyms of words to prevent using weak or repetitive words

*Ask yourself:

1. What am I trying to persuade people with?

2. How could I convince them?

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Beginning - Write your thesis statement (example, "In the 21st century, the first spaceship to Mars will be developed.")

1st topic - Weakest topic (with counter argument)

2nd - Second weakest topic (with counter argument)

3rd - Third strongest topic (with counter argument)

Conclusion - Have your thesis statement rewritten and re-cap your topics here. End on a strong note.

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