Essay structure

Question 1

Essay Structure

Answer 1

1. Introduction
2. Body paragraphs
3. Conclusion

Question 2

Introduction (5 components)

Answer 2

1. Introduce the topic
2. Background
3. Important detail
4. Key points (a, b & c)
5. Thesis

Question 3

Body paragraphs (4 components)

Answer 3

1. Topic sentence (like a top hat)
2. Restate it
3. Evidence (often a quotation)
4. Your thoughts* (this is what the prof is interested in)

Question 4

Conclusion (3 components)

Answer 4

1. Restate your a, b & c key points
2. Restate your thesis
3. Final insight