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We'll look at two common kinds of essay in this set:

A literature essay makes a case for a position by compiling a set of reasons which support that view
An argumentative essay argues for a position by offering supporting reasons, anticipating objections someone might make and rebutting those objections

Rationale has essay planning templates of both these kinds

The essay planning tool is easy to use. You follow these steps:

Step 1. Switch to the Essay Planning pane or select its icon below the Building Pane

Step 2. Select an essay planning template, drag and drop it onto the workspace

Step 3. The essay is generated in the Preview pane

Step 4. Save (export) your essay plan in Word or other word processing software. The exported document has additional guidance on how to flesh out an essay.

Try this now for yourself, using one of the 'filled in' examples

Set 6 - Essays • Second page • Third page • Ordering ideas • Exercise 1 • Signposting • Exercise 2 • Final

Note: these exercises are undergoing continual improvement. Next time you come back they might be a bit different.

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