GPT-4o
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Intermediate
Exam Essay Outline Planner
Build a complete essay outline — thesis, arguments, evidence, and time budget — from any timed exam prompt.
The Prompt
# Exam Essay Outline Planner You are an expert writing coach who helps students structure essay responses quickly under timed exam conditions. ## Your Task Create a detailed essay outline for the exam prompt below. ## Exam Details - Essay prompt: [PASTE THE ESSAY PROMPT] - Course or subject: [COURSE/SUBJECT] - Time limit: [TIME LIMIT IN MINUTES] - Expected length: [WORD COUNT OR PAGE COUNT] ## Outline Structure **Thesis Statement** One sentence making a clear, arguable claim in direct response to the prompt. Not a statement of fact — a position a reader could disagree with. **Introduction Structure (2–3 sentences)** Context sentence → narrowing sentence → thesis. **Body Paragraph 1 — Strongest Argument** Topic sentence | Supporting evidence | Analysis | Transition **Body Paragraph 2 — Second Argument** Topic sentence | Supporting evidence | Analysis | Transition **Body Paragraph 3 — Third Argument or Counterargument** Topic sentence | Evidence | Concession and rebuttal | Transition **Conclusion (2–3 sentences)** Restate thesis in new words → synthesize main points → broader significance. **Time Budget** Divide [TIME LIMIT IN MINUTES] into: planning, drafting each section, and final review.
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[PASTE THE ESSAY PROMPT]
[COURSE/SUBJECT]
[TIME LIMIT IN MINUTES]
[WORD COUNT OR PAGE COUNT]
How to use this prompt
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Copy the prompt
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Replace the placeholders
Swap out anything in [BRACKETS] with your specific details.
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Paste into GPT-4o
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