Essay Outline Builder
The explicit 'do NOT write the essay' instruction keeps the AI in a tutoring role, and requiring thesis connections ensures every paragraph serves the argument.
Prompt
Help me create a detailed outline for a {{essay_length}}-word {{essay_type}} essay on the following topic:\n\nTopic: {{topic}}\nThesis statement (if I have one): {{thesis}}\nCourse: {{course_name}}\nKey sources I plan to use: {{sources}}\n\nGenerate an outline with:\n1. Introduction with hook strategy and thesis placement\n2. {{body_paragraph_count}} body paragraphs, each with:\n - Topic sentence\n - Key argument or evidence to include\n - How it connects to the thesis\n3. Counterargument paragraph (if applicable)\n4. Conclusion that goes beyond restating the thesis\n\nDo NOT write the essay. Help me organize my own thinking.
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{{essay_length}}{{essay_type}}{{topic}}{{thesis}}{{course_name}}{{sources}}{{body_paragraph_count}}
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The explicit 'do NOT write the essay' instruction keeps the AI in a tutoring role, and requiring thesis connections ensures every paragraph serves the argument.
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