Structuring our essay

Structuring our essay

1. introductory paragraph

   • Introduce the context or background to the topic
   • Write what is the purpose of writing about your topic.
   • Try to use a working definition from an expert in your subject area rather than referring to a general dictionary definition.
   • Introduce the main ideas that stem from your topic.

2. Paragraph (the boddy)

   • An introductory sentence
     • This tells the reader the purpose of your paragraph and introduces the main idea
   • In order to develop/contrasts an idea you should use:
     • Examples
     • Evidences
     • Quotations
   • Evaluate sentences
     • Explain why your examples, evidence, and quotation useful?
   • Draw together the main idea that you made in your paragraph.

3. conclusion

   • Summarize each of your points
   • State your main conclusions based upon the evidence you have presented.
   • Link your conclusions back to the title