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Conclusion
Introduction
Body
Paragraphs
References
Introduction
What is an essay ?
An essay is a piece of writing that usually has five or more
paragraphs. An essay is written about one topic that has
several main points. The main points are introduced in an
introductory paragraph and supported in body
paragraphs. The conclusion is the last paragraph.
Essay
Introduction
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Body Paragraph 1
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Body Paragraph 2
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Body Paragraph 3
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Conclusion
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Parts of an Essay
An Introduction
Example
An Introduction
General Statements
Parts of an Essay
Body Paragraphs
Introduction
Body
Paragraph 1
Body
Paragraph 2
Body
Paragraph 3
Example
Body Paragraph
Topic Sentence
The first and most important problem is Metropolitan Citys inadequate
public transportation system. Thousands of residents rely on the citys buses
and streetcars to travel throughout this large city, but Metro Transportation
Systems daily schedules are totally unreliable. A bus or streetcar that should
arrive at 7:45 may not arrive until 8:00 or later. Moreover, it is not unusual
for a bus driver to pass up groups of people waiting for the bus, because he
wants to make up for lost time. Unfortunately, people often end up going to
work late or missing important appointments. In order for people to get to
their destinations on time, people must allow for waiting time at the bus and
streetcar stops (Hogue, A. & Oshima, A., 1991, p. 79).
Concluding Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Parts of an Essay
Conclusion
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Conclusion
Example
Conclusion
Example
An Introduction
General Statements
Example
Body Paragraph
Topic Sentence
One of the first people I met was Joe Frieda. I first met Joe standing in a
line at the bookstore. I was having a difficult time finding the books for the
English classes I was taking my first semester here. He not only helped me
find my books, but he also gave me some good advice on where to get
tutorial help on campus and where I could find some good restaurants.
Weve become better friends since then and he has been so helpful in
answering any questions I have about going to school in the U.S. and about
American culture. If I hadnt met Joe that day, I might still be looking for the
right books for my classes!
Concluding Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Example
Conclusion
Summary of Main Ideas
The significance of the kindness that these three people showed me and
the impact that it has made on my life during my experience as an
international student at State University cannot be underestimated. I will
never forget their friendship and will remember their examples of kindness to
me whenever I encounter other foreigners in my own country.
Promise or Resolution
Overview of an Essay
Introduction
Body
Paragraph 1
Body Paragraphs
Support the main
ideas of the thesis
statement
Begin with topic
sentences
Body
Paragraph 2
General statements
and information
about the topic
Thesis statementlists the main ideas
in the essay
Body
Paragraph 3
Conclusion
Brief summary of
main points of the
essay