Mautic + Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart) Integrations

The above article outline is a very basic outline for an introduction, body, and conclusion. If you were to write about something more complex, such as a comparison between two or more topics, you would have a much more complex outline. However, an outline like the one above will work for simple articles.

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Now that we understand how to create an outline, let’s go over what should be included in each section of the outline.

Introduction

Your introduction should include the fplowing:

Thesis statement . This is your reason for writing the article and should be at the beginning of your introduction. When you are writing your thesis statement, you should fplow this format. “I am writing this article because _________.” For example. “I am writing this article because I want to inform others about my favorite restaurant.” Once you have written your thesis statement, you should write the opposite in the next sentence. For example. “I am writing this article because I don’t want to inform others about my favorite restaurant.” This will help you to better organize and write your introduction. Thesis statements are especially important to have outlined before you start writing your first draft. You can also use a formula to help you write your thesis statement. For example. “In ___ I will discuss ____ because _________.”

. This is your reason for writing the article and should be at the beginning of your introduction. When you are writing your thesis statement, you should fplow this format. “I am writing this article because _________.” For example. “I am writing this article because I want to inform others about my favorite restaurant.” Once you have written your thesis statement, you should write the opposite in the next sentence. For example. “I am writing this article because I don’t want to inform others about my favorite restaurant.” This will help you to better organize and write your introduction. Thesis statements are especially important to have outlined before you start writing your first draft. You can also use a formula to help you write your thesis statement. For example. “In ___ I will discuss ____ because _________.” Introduction paragraph . This is where you will explain why you wrote the article as well as what it is about. It is important that these sentences are direct and concise so that readers know exactly what they will be reading. You can also use a formula for this paragraph by fplowing this format. “Introducing my topic, I will discuss ______ because ______. Furthermore, __________. Finally, ______.”

. This is where you will explain why you wrote the article as well as what it is about. It is important that these sentences are direct and concise so that readers know exactly what they will be reading. You can also use a formula for this paragraph by fplowing this format. “Introducing my topic, I will discuss ______ because ______. Furthermore, __________. Finally, ______.” Positioning statement . This is where you state your position on your topic and cite evidence from the text (if applicable. to support your argument. Your positioning statement should be brief and include only two or three sentences that clearly define how you feel about the topic at hand. As with your thesis statement, it is important that you are direct and concise when writing your positioning statement so that readers know exactly what they will be reading. You can also use a formula for this paragraph by fplowing this format. “My position on my topic is _______ because ____________ and _____________. Furthermore, ____________. Finally, _____________.”

. This is where you state your position on your topic and cite evidence from the text (if applicable. to support your argument. Your positioning statement should be brief and include only two or three sentences that clearly define how you feel about the topic at hand. As with your thesis statement, it is important that you are direct and concise when writing your positioning statement so that readers know exactly what they will be reading. You can also use a formula for this paragraph by fplowing this format. “My position on my topic is _______ because ____________ and _____________. Furthermore, ____________. Finally, _____________.” Acknowledgement . If applicable, this is where you thank anyone who helped you write the article or provided information for the article.

. If applicable, this is where you thank anyone who helped you write the article or provided information for the article. Reference page (optional). If using MLA or APA format for your article, you should include a bibliography at the end of your paper that cites sources that were used when writing the article (for example. books, articles, interviews. Be sure to include at least five sources in this bibliography or it will not be counted as part of your final grade in the class (if applicable.

Body

The body of your article should include the fplowing:

Introduction sentence . To keep track of where you are while reading through your article, it is important that each body paragraph starts with an introduction sentence that clearly states what it is about or gives an overview of its main idea or point (see #1 below. All other sentences in each body paragraph should build off of this introduction sentence (see #2 below. However, do not start a new body paragraph without stating its purpose within the context of the overall article (see #3 below.

. To keep track of where you are while reading through your article, it is important that each body paragraph starts with an introduction sentence that clearly states what it is about or gives an overview of its main idea or point (see #1 below. All other sentences in each body paragraph should build off of this introduction sentence (see #2 below. However, do not start a new body paragraph without stating its purpose within the context of the overall article (see #3 below. Main idea/point . In each body paragraph there should be one main idea or point that supports your position on a topic (see #4 below. This main idea/point must be explicitly stated within each body paragraph but can also be implied if necessary (see #5 below. Each body paragraph should support its main idea/point but never contradict it (see #6 below. It should also provide examples and details from evidence/text to support its main idea/point (see #7 below. However, do not make each body paragraph too long by including too many examples and details; instead, choose only a few interesting examples or details that highlight or prove your point (see #8 below. Furthermore, make sure each example or detail directly relates to your main idea/point because too many irrelevant examples or details can distract readers away from what you are trying to say (see #9 below. Also remember that if there are many relevant examples or details that prove your main point then there is no need to state them all out; rather just pick a few that best prove your point and leave it at that (see #10 below. If it seems there might be too many relevant examples or details to pick from then consider reducing some of them down into generalizations instead (see #11 below. Remember that stating too many examples and details can often reduce their impact on readers; therefore, omit any unnecessary ones if possible (see #12 below. In addition to providing supporting examples or details for your main idea/point, remember to include transitional words and phrases (such as “in addition” and “furthermore”. within each body paragraph as well as other rhetorical devices (such as metaphors. if needed in order to help readers better understand what you are trying to say (see #13 below. Once again remember not to overuse these rhetorical devices otherwise they will lose their power and value on readers (see #14 below. Also state any facts or statistics relevant to what you are trying to say in each body paragraph if possible; however, make sure they are supported by evidence/text so they have credibility and value (see #15 below. Remember not to state irrelevant facts or statistics because they can confuse or distract readers away from what you are trying to say (see #16 below. Finally, remember to avoid making any conclusions in each body paragraph; otherwise there would be no need for an introduction or conclusion paragraphs (see #17 below. Remember that all conclusions must be saved until the conclusion paragraph where they belong!

. In each body paragraph there should be one main idea or point that supports your position on a topic (see #4 below

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