Claim
States the main argument the will be made in an essay– this is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
Reasons
Ideas that support why the claim is correct–these are the first sentences of each body paragraph.
Evidence
Facts that support each specific reason–these go within each body paragraph.
Counterclaim
The opposite (counter to) your claim
Rebuttal
Proves why the counterclaim is wrong.
Credible Sources
Sources that provide logical, trustworthy, unbiased information.