IB History Essay
I. Introduction
a. Historical context
b. Thesis statement: X, however, because A,B, …Y.
II. Topic “A”. This should be the weaker of the two.
a. Topic sentence (what are you arguing here?). This is a mini thesis.
b. Develop the argument using factual evidence and analysis of said evidence.
c. Relate this back to your argument (restate/reword your topic sentence)
III. Topic “X”. This is your counter-claim.
a. Topic sentence.
b. Show one reason why some people believe this is correct.
c. Leave remind the reader this is NOT correct based on the information you have developed so far.
IV. Topic “B”. This should be the strongest argument
a. Topic sentence
b. Develop the argument using factual evidence and analysis of said evidence.
c. Relate this back to your argument (restate/reword your topic sentence)
V. Conclusion
a. Historical Context as you leave the time period being addressed. i.e. What now?
b. restate your thesis.