Text Structure Template 1
To explain a process, organize the section as [stage 1] → [stage 2] → [stage 3].
4 Text Structure Templates
Start with structure, then replace every placeholder with information that is true, relevant, and natural for your context. These templates are intentionally skeletal so your final writing does not sound mass-produced.
Use the framework
How to personalize a template
Recognizing structure helps readers predict what information will come next, while choosing structure deliberately helps writers match organization to purpose rather than forcing every topic into the same five-paragraph pattern.
- 1Choose the template closest to your actual purpose.
- 2Replace every bracketed field with specific information.
- 3Delete any sentence that does not belong in your situation.
- 4Read the result aloud for unnatural transitions or repeated phrasing.
- 5Verify names, dates, links, facts, and promises before sending or publishing.
Text Structure Template 2
To compare options, use the same criteria for [option A] and [option B] before drawing a conclusion.
Text Structure Template 3
To explain causation, separate contributing factors from downstream effects.
Text Structure Template 4
To solve a problem, define the gap, evaluate constraints, compare responses, and recommend one next step.