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Basic Essay and Paragraph Format Note

This document outlines the basic structure of an essay, which includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of a thesis statement as a roadmap for the essay and discusses the role of transitions in connecting ideas. Additionally, it highlights the need for proper citations when incorporating research.

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Basic Essay and Paragraph Format Note

This document outlines the basic structure of an essay, which includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of a thesis statement as a roadmap for the essay and discusses the role of transitions in connecting ideas. Additionally, it highlights the need for proper citations when incorporating research.

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Basic Essay and Paragraph Format Note: This

document should only be used as a reference and should not replace assignment guidelines.
A basic essay consists of three main parts: introduction, body, and
conclusion. Following this format will
help you write and organize an essay. However, flexibility is
important. While keeping this basic essay format in mind, let the topic
and specific assignment guide the writing and organization.
Parts of an Essay
Introduction
The introduction guides your reader into the paper by introducing the
topic. It should begin with a hook that catches the reader’s interest.
This hook could be a quote, an analogy, a question, etc. After getting
the reader’s attention, the introduction should give some background
information on the topic. The ideas within the introduction should be
general enough for the reader to understand the main claim and
gradually become more specific to lead into the thesis statement. (See
the Introductions handout for further information.)
Thesis Statement
The thesis statement concisely states the main idea or argument of the
essay, sets limits on the topic, and can indicate the organization of the
essay. The thesis works as a road map for the entire essay, showing
the readers what you have to say and which main points you will use
to support your ideas. (See the Thesis Statements handout.)
Body
The body of the essay supports the main points presented in the thesis.
Each point is developed by one or more paragraphs and supported
with specific details. These details can include support from research
and experiences, depending on the assignment. In addition to this
support, the author’s own analysis and discussion of the topic ties
ideas together and draws conclusions that support the thesis. Refer to
“Parts of a Paragraph” below for further information on writing
effective body paragraphs.
Transitions
Transitions connect paragraphs to each other and to the thesis. They
are used within and between paragraphs to help the paper flow from
one topic to the next. These transitions can be one or two words
(“first,” “next,” “in addition,” etc.) or one or two sentences that bring
the reader to the next main point. The topic sentence of a paragraph
often serves as a transition. (See the Transitions handout for further
information.)
Conclusion
The conclusion brings together all the main points of the essay. It
refers back to the thesis statement and leaves readers with a final
thought and sense of closure by resolving any ideas brought up in the
essay. It may also address the implications of the argument. In the
conclusion, new topics or ideas that were not developed in the paper
should not be introduced. (See the Conclusions handout for further
information.)
Citations
If your paper incorporates research, be sure to give credit to each
source using in-text citations and a Works
Cited/References/Bibliography page. Refer to the MLA Format, APA
Format, or Turabian Format handout for help with this. Conclusion
Main Idea
Main Idea
Main Idea
Introduction
Thesis State

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