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The 3773 Layout

Layout of your essay

There are basically two ways to layout your paragraphs

  • 3773 -  a four-paragraph essay
  • 35553 -  a five-paragraph essay

3773 Layout  - 4 paragraphs
This is the 3773 layout. Use it when you want to agree AND disagree in your essay. (One paragraph each)

35553 Layout - 5 paragraphs
This is 35553 layout. Use it when you want to either agree OR disagree for 100% of the essay. Use the other type (3773) when you want to agree AND disagree.

The number refers to the number of sentences in each paragraph.

3773 means

  • a 3-sentence Intro 
  • a 7-sentence para 
  • a 7-sentence para 
  • a 3-sentence conclusion
 . 

35553 means

  • a 3-sentence Intro 
  • a 5-sentence para 
  • a 5-sentence para 
  • a 5-sentence para
  • a 3-sentence conclusion

The 3773 layout is a total of 20 sentences. At about 12 words per sentence this is 240 words. 

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The 35553 is a total of 21 sentences. At about 12 words per sentence this is 252 words.

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