Organizing Your Essay: What Does Your Reader Need to Know First?

The video tutorial teaches how to effectively order the points of an essay by considering what the reader needs to know first. It covers the process of preparing to write, including researching a topic, generating a research question, writing a thesis statement, and outlining the essay using boxes and bullets. The tutorial highlights common mistakes in essay outlining and provides a step-by-step guide to reviewing and organizing essay outlines. A practical example is given to demonstrate the process, and the lesson concludes with a recap of the key steps.

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