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    An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what.

    You may
    be writing an essay to argue for a particular point of view or to explain the steps necessary to
    complete a task.

    Either way, your essay will have the same basic format.

    If you follow a few simple steps, you will find that the essay almost writes itself. You will be
    responsible only for supplying ideas, which are the important part of the essay anyway.

    Don't let the thought of putting pen to paper daunt you.

    Get started!

    These simple steps will guide you through the essay writing process:

     Decide on your topic.

     Prepare an outline or diagram of your ideas.

     Write your thesis statement.

     Write the introduction.

     Write the body.

    Write the main points.

    Write the sub points.

    Elaborate on the sub points.

     Write the conclusion.

    The Five Paragraph Essay

    Paragraph 1: Introduction:

    That grabs the reader’s attention and makes them want to read on.

    Paragraph 2: Body 1
    Paragraph 3: Body 2

    Paragraph 4: Body 3

    The middle paragraphs of the essay are collectively known as the body paragraphs. For the first
    body paragraph you should use your strongest argument or most significant. The first sentence of
    this paragraph should be the topic sentence of the paragraph that directly relates to the examples.
    Paragraph 5: Conclusion

    Although the conclusion paragraph comes at the end of your essay it should not be seen as an
    afterthought. As the final paragraph is represents your last chance to make your case.

    Taken together, then, the overall structure of a five paragraph essay should look something
    like this:

    Introduction Paragraph

     An attention-grabbing "hook"

     A thesis statement

     A preview of the three subtopics you will discuss in the body paragraphs.

    First Body Paragraph

     Topic sentence which states the first subtopic and opens with a transition

     Supporting details or examples

     An explanation of how this example proves your thesis

    Second Body Paragraph

     Topic sentence which states the second subtopic and opens with a transition

     Supporting details or examples

     An explanation of how this example proves your thesis

    Third Body Paragraph

     Topic sentence which states the third subtopic and opens with a transition

     Supporting details or examples

     An explanation of how this example proves your thesis

    Concluding Paragraph

     Concluding Transition, Reverse "hook," and restatement of thesis.

     Rephrasing main topic and subtopics.

     Global statement or call to action.

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