English 1010
September 4, 2015
Typically an essay is structured with an introduction paragraph, 3-5 body paragraphs this may vary depending on the length of your paper, and a concluding paragraph. The introduction paragraph should introduce what your paper will be all about, and a thesis which will outline what your body paragraphs will be about. The body paragraphs should contain the main points of your essay. Each paragraph should have an introduction sentence that introduces the reader to the topic that will be discussed throughout this paragraph. Lastly the concluding paragraph should restate your thesis and tie everything together.
When writing an essay instead of starting with the introduction paragraph start writing the body paragraphs. How can you introduce something you haven't even written? Next write the concluding paragraph and lastly the introduction paragraph. When you write your introduction paragraph last it allows you to read through your body paragraphs and conclusion and just introduce what you are talking about.
An important part of writing an essay is to know who your audience is and how to speak to them. Understand your role in the conversation, and know what you are trying to say. This will help you to connect with your audience, and will help you get your point across in a way your audience will understand. It's also important to know what tools you need to use to connect with your audience. The ultimate goal is to help your audience to think in your way, and to understand the purpose behind your essay.
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