Claim
States the main argument that will be made in the 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 paragraphs
Evidence
Facts that support each specific reasons– theses 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