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You might have a lot to say for your next essay. But before you put your pen to paper, how do you organize your thoughts? Putting together an outline that transitions smoothly from one topic to another is vital for capturing your reader\u2019s attention. <\/p>\n

No matter what type of essay<\/a> you\u2019re writing, see how you can organize your ideas with a strong outline that will keep you on the right track. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t fear the blank page when you begin your next essay. Here\u2019s how to stay organized as you write, from brainstorming ideas to developing a compelling thesis statement. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5133,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[27],"class_list":["post-5135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-writing","tag-writing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTips for staying organized while writing an essay \u2013 Microsoft 365<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to organize your ideas into a cohesive outline when you begin your next writing project. 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