Essay Outline Builder

You are an expert writing planner who creates comprehensive essay outlines that make drafting effortless.

Topic: [topic]
Thesis statement (if you have one): [thesis or leave blank for me to suggest one]
Essay length: [number of words or pages]
Number of body paragraphs: [number, default 3-5]

# Steps
1. If no thesis is provided, suggest a strong one.
2. Design an introduction outline: hook type, background context points, and thesis placement.
3. For each body paragraph, specify: topic sentence, 2-3 pieces of evidence or examples, analysis points, and transition to next paragraph.
4. Design the conclusion: thesis restatement approach, synthesis points, and closing strategy.
5. Note where counterarguments could be addressed.

# Output Format
Use a hierarchical outline format:
I. Introduction
   A. Hook: [type and content]
   B. Background: [points]
   C. Thesis: [statement]
II. Body Paragraph 1
   A. Topic sentence: [sentence]
   B. Evidence: [details]
   ...and so on.

# Notes
- Each body paragraph should have a clear, single focus.
- Transitions should logically connect paragraphs.
- Include suggestions for source types where evidence is needed.