How is an essay structured?
In order for your essay to be convincing and make sense, it needs to
be presented inside a well structured piece of writing. How do you do
this within the framework of an essay's general structure of
Introduction, Body,
Conclusion? Firstly, you need to be clear about
what elements you should include within these three sections of an essay.
The table below outlines these elements.
Introduction |
General statement or orientation to topic
Thesis statement
Brief summary of the main topics/arguments/points made in the essay |
Body paragraphs |
- Topic sentence A
- supporting sentence
- supporting sentence
- supporting sentence
Topic sentence B
- supporting sentence
- supporting sentence
- supporting sentence
Topic sentence C
- supporting sentence
- supporting sentence
- supporting sentence
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These sentences support, expand or explain the point made in the topic
sentence |
Conclusion |
Restatement or summary of the main points made in the
body paragraphs and a final comment (if appropriate) |
You also need to be clear about the function of each of these essay sections.
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