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- this is the last sentence of the introduction 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.