Essay Outline Generator

Generate a detailed essay outline for the following assignment.

Essay topic: [essay_topic] Essay type: [essay_type] (argumentative / analytical / expository / compare-contrast) Thesis position: [thesis_position] Word count target: [word_count] Sources to incorporate: [sources] Counterargument to address: [counterargument]

Output:

1. Thesis statement (1–2 sentences)
2. Introduction outline (hook, context, thesis)
3. Body paragraph outlines (topic sentence, evidence from [sources], analysis, transition) — one per main argument
4. Counterargument paragraph (acknowledge, refute, reinforce thesis)
5. Conclusion outline (restate thesis, synthesize arguments, closing thought)