Here's a common essay structure I've picked up on, from many sources(From Eliezer Yudkowsky's rationality articles to John Oliver's Last Week Tonight) 1. Intro

Here's a common essay structure I've picked up on, from many sources(From Eliezer Yudkowsky's rationality articles to John Oliver's Last Week Tonight) 1. Introduce a problem/concept - can be a social issue, bias, or a useful cognitive tool. 2. Define/explain what it is. 3. Give several examples or studies. 4. Call to action - propose a solution, debiasing, or a practical real life application. Also add an intro that grabs attention and promises value. This seems to work well and I like it a lot, it gives me a pretty universal way to write on many subjects.