An opinion writing checklist helps you organize and present your thoughts clearly and persuasively.
- Thesis Statement
- Clearly states the opinion
- Concise and specific
- Appears in the introduction
- Introduction
- Engaging hook
- Provides context
- Introduces the thesis statement
- Body Paragraphs
- Each paragraph focuses on one main idea
- Supports the opinion with evidence
- Includes facts, examples, and quotes
- Logical transitions between paragraphs
- Evidence
- Relevant to the opinion
- Varied sources (studies, articles, anecdotes)
- Properly cited
- Counterarguments
- Acknowledges opposing views
- Refutes counterarguments effectively
- Strengthens own position
- Conclusion
- Summarizes key points
- Restates the thesis in a new way
- Ends with a strong closing statement
- Language and Style
- Persuasive and assertive tone
- Avoids passive voice
- Uses varied sentence structures
- Editing and Proofreading
- Corrects grammar and spelling errors
- Ensures clarity and coherence
- Verifies the accuracy of information