Introduction

Opening Sentence.

Thesis

Brief Description of the Entire Paper.

Link Sentence to the First Body Paragraph.

Body Paragraph 1

Evidence/Reference.

Explanation. (Related to the Thesis).

Link Sentence to the Second Body Paragraph.

Body Paragraph 2

Evidence/Reference.

Explanation (Related to the Thesis).

Link Sentence to the Third Body Paragraph.

Body Paragraph 3

Evidence/Reference.

Explanation. (Related to the Thesis).

Link Sentence to the Conclusion.

Conclusion

Summary of the Entire Paper.

A Conclusive Sentence.

Citations
Introductory Paragraph
 Hook: Statistics on home workers
 Thesis: Technology has changed work
 Links to main ideas to be developed in the essay: Technology has changed
where, how and when we work
Body Paragraph I
 Main idea: Technology has changed where we can work
 Support: Work on the road + example
 Support: Work from home + example statistic
 Conclusion
Body Paragraph II
 Main idea: Technology has changed how we work
  Support: Technology allows us to do more on our own + example of
multitasking
 Support: Technology allows us to test our ideas in simulation + example of
digital weather forecasting
 Conclusion
Body Paragraph III
 Main idea: Technology has changed when we work
 Support: Flexible work schedules + example of telecommuters working 24/7
 Support: Technology allows us to work any time + example of people teaching
online from home
 Conclusion
Concluding Paragraph
 Review of main ideas of each paragraph
 Restatement of thesis: Technology has changed how we work
 Concludingthought: Technology will continue to change us

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
Forbes magazine reports that "One in five Americans work from home". Does that
number surprise you? Information technology has revolutionized the way we work. Not
only can we work almost anywhere, we can also work at any hour of the day. Also, the
way we work has changed greatly through the introduction of information technology
into the workplace.
BODY OF PARAGRAPH
Let's consider how the location of where we work has changed. In the past, workers were
required to commute to work. These days, many can choose to work from the home.
From Portland, Ore., to Portland, Maine, you will find employees working for companies
located hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Too, the use of robotics to
manufacture products has led to employees spending more time behind a computer
screen than on the production line. Whether it's in the countryside or in the city, you'll
find people working everywhere they can get online. No wonder we see so many people
working at cafes!

Information technology has changed the time, place and manner in which we work. In
short, information technology has made the computer into our office. As we continue to
use new technologies, we will continue to see change. However, our need to work in
order to lead happy and productive lives will never change. The where, when and how
we work will never change the reason why we work.