Part C: Using the outline you created, write the first draft of your paper (700–1,000 words). As you write your draft, remember that your purpose in the essay is to persuade your audience to accept the opinion reflected in the thesis statement. Your paper should be structured with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Your introduction should include the thesis statement, and it should pull your reader into your paper, showing the audience why they should care about this topic. The body of the paper is where you develop your main ideas and provide supporting evidence and arguments. You should consider any counterarguments to your position and address those positions when necessary. Work in the resources you consulted by quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing them. Use appropriate in-text citations wherever needed in MLA format. Finally, your conclusion should not only summarize the main points of the paper but also leave readers with a message that gives the paper a sense of completeness. Consult the following resources before you write your first draft: Starting the Writing Process Introduction, Body, and Conclusion How to Avoid Plagiarism Include a works cited page of all the works you used to write your paper. Remember to cite the works using MLA style guidelines. Type or copy and paste the first draft of your paper in the space provided.