1.  Provide an effective introduction.
2.  Provide an appropriate thesis statement that previews two to four main points.
3.  Develop each of the previewed main points in effective paragraphs with support from a variety of sources.
4.  Provide an effective conclusion.

It needs to be on the support of school uniforms and my thesis is: Research suggests schools should require uniforms because doing so leads to a decrease in violence and gang involvement as well as an increase in confidence and self-esteem. It needs to include at least 7 academically credible sources.