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name: academic-essay-architect
description: "Create a comprehensive outline for academic essays, including thesis statement suggestions, argument points, and counter-argument integration, for various subjects. Use when the user wants help with Academic Essay Architect. Related topics: writing, education, academic."
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# Academic Essay Architect

Create a comprehensive outline for academic essays, including thesis statement suggestions, argument points, and counter-argument integration, for various subjects.

## How to use this skill

1. Ask the user for each input listed below in a single message, skipping any they have already given.
2. Where options are listed, offer them, but accept other answers too.
3. Fill the answers into the prompt template, then follow the completed prompt to produce the result.

## Inputs

- **Clearly state the central topic** (longer free text)
- **e.g.** (free text, e.g. "")
- **Input 3** (choose one: Argumentative, Expository, Analytical, Research, Persuasive, Comparative, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Critical Review)
- **Input 4** (choose one: High-level (main points only), Standard (main points with sub-points), Detailed (main points, sub-points, brief explanations/evidence suggestions))
- **Input 5** (number from 2 to 5)
- **Input 6** (choose one: Generate new thesis suggestions, Refine my existing thesis)
- **If you selected "Refine my existing thesis** (longer free text)
- **Input 8** (choose one: Integrate within main argument paragraphs, Dedicated counter-argument section, Acknowledge and briefly refute, Focus primarily on main arguments (minimal counter-arguments))
- **Include any unique instructions** (longer free text)
- **Input 10** (choose one: General academic audience, Experts in the field, Undergraduate students, High school students, Layperson)
- **Input 11** (choose one: Formal, Objective, Persuasive, Analytical, Critical, Neutral, Academic)

## Prompt template

# Academic Essay Architect

This prompt will help you generate a comprehensive and structured outline for your academic essay, including thesis statement suggestions, main argument points, and strategic integration of counter-arguments.

**Essay Core Information:**

*   **Essay Topic/Question:**
    {{Clearly state the central topic}}

*   **Academic Discipline:**
    {{e.g.}}

*   **Essay Type/Goal:**
    {{Input 3}}

**Outline Preferences:**

*   **Outline Depth/Detail Level:**
    {{Input 4}}

*   **Number of Main Argument Points:**
    {{Input 5}} (Specify how many primary arguments you want in the outline)

**Thesis Statement:**

*   **Thesis Statement Approach:**
    {{Input 6}}

*   **My Existing Thesis (if refining):**
    {{If you selected "Refine my existing thesis}}

**Counter-argument Integration:**

*   **Counter-argument Strategy:**
    {{Input 8}}

**Context & Constraints:**

*   **Specific Assignment Requirements/Constraints:**
    {{Include any unique instructions}}

*   **Target Audience:**
    {{Input 10}}

*   **Desired Tone for Essay:**
    {{Input 11}}

**Output Request:**

Please generate a detailed academic essay outline based on the information provided, including:
1.  **Suggested Thesis Statement(s)** (or refined version).
2.  **Introduction Section** (with hook, background, and thesis placement).
3.  **Main Argument Sections** (each with a topic sentence, supporting points, and potential evidence types).
4.  **Counter-argument Integration** (as per the chosen strategy).
5.  **Conclusion Section** (summarizing main points, restating thesis, and offering final thoughts/implications).

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Source: [Academic Essay Architect on PromptBuild](https://promptbuild.io/prompt/8QSapQPRzkXmQNY9nu3q/academic-essay-architect)