write an Essay Template

1.Introduction

Thesis: Full sentence that states the topic and what area of the stasis theory you will focus on.

For this template I will use a sample topic for argument of definition. Modify your outline depending on which part of the stasis theory you choose to use. Let your topic and what you want to argue about the topic help you decide what part of the theory to use. Make sure you explain why your argument helps us better understand your topic.

2.Body Paragraph 1: Topic Phrase 2-3 words define my topic example for marriage.

Quote from source defining marriage, (Cite)

2-3 phrases analysis of how the definition matters to make an argument of how the old definition is limited since it hinges on gender rather than on emotions and loyalty in a relationship.

1. Body Paragraph 2: Topic Phrase 2-3 words

Paraphrase (cite) describes the history of marriages gender-based definition.

2-3 phrases on why it is important to understand this history.

1. Body Paragraph 3: Topic Phrase

Quote (Cite) describes key people and events in the progression of pressure to change the definition.

2-3 phrases on how these events and people built a larger movement for change.

1. Body Paragraph 4: Topic Phrase

Paraphrase (Cite) describes the Supreme Court Marriage case from 2015

2-3 phrases on what legal and social impacts happened because of the case.

1. Body Paragraph 5: Topic Phrase

Paraphrase, (cite) Examples of impacts of marriage definition based on relationship quality instead of gender.

2-3 points on what these recent progress points are in marriage definition.

1. Body Paragraph 6: Topic Phrase

Quote (cite)

2-3 phrases discussing what challenges still must be resolved to further support the more expansive definition being supported.

1. Conclusion topic Phrase

Restates the value and long term impact of changing the definition.