Truman’s Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb P1: Intro w/ thesis P2: Supporting paragraph w/ 2 citations P3: Supporting paragraph w/ 2 citations P4: Counter- argument paragraph w/ 2 citations P5: Conclusion

Introductory Paragraph 1) Start with a hook 2) Give background: Who, what, when, where, why (use textbook, use lecture notes) 3) Thesis statement: state position on topic (no “I believe” or “in my opinion”) Truman’s Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb

 Wrap up of main points  Lessons we have learned  Implications for the future