What is a Blueprint?

A blueprint is simply a set of subtopics that you plan to discuss throughout your essay, likely the subjects of each individual paragraph. 

Here's a tip!

Although we start writing with a general idea of what our thesis will be, it's always helpful to draft the entire essay and then go back and revise your thesis to reflect how your argument really progressed. Revising your thesis after writing a first draft also helps you with your final revision. You will better identify "fluff," places where you go off-topic, as well as ideas that may need further clarification. 

Bad Thesis Statements Have:

1. No claim
2. Nothing to argue
3. No hint about where they’re headed
4. No focus, they’re too broad
5. A long list of information

Good Thesis Statements Have:

1. A clear point of view
2. A detailed blueprint about where the essay is headed
3. Clear and concise form

Last Updated: Jun 30, 2021 11:07 AM | Restored: 10/29/25