MarkThatDownTemplates
Map the question, position, evidence, counterargument, and conclusion before drafting. Use the outline to find a gap in the argument early.
# Essay outline
Question. [Exact question]
## Position
[Answer in one sentence]
## Argument one
Claim. [Claim]
Evidence. [Source and location]
Explanation. [Why this supports the answer]
## Argument two
Claim. [Claim]
Evidence. [Source and location]
Explanation. [Connection]
## Strongest counterargument
[Argument and response]
## Conclusion
[What the evidence establishes]
## Gaps to resolve
- [Missing evidence]
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Read the exact question before choosing headings. Remove a section that is interesting but does not help establish the answer.
Write the strongest opposing point before responding. A source supports a claim only when its actual evidence matches that claim.
Reviewed October 2, 2026. Maintained by Humenhuk.
Original practical template. Adapt the examples to your own work.