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Is it for an application , a contest , or a school assignment ?

Once you provide the , I can help you brainstorm an outline or draft a specific section. What is the main subject you need to write about? Writing Center - Handouts - Winthrop University (272 KB)

Hook the reader and present your thesis statement . Is it for an application , a contest

Is this for a specific class (like HON 272 ), a college personal statement , or a general subject? Is it for an application

If you're starting from scratch, a common structure to follow is: