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Adapted from Fowler, Henrey Ramsey; Aaron, Jane E., and Janice Okoomian. The Little, Brown Handbook. 10th ed. New York: Longman. 2007.
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Adapted from Fowler, Henrey Ramsey; Aaron, Jane E., and Janice Okoomian. The Little, Brown Handbook. 10th ed. New York: Longman. 2007.
A formal outline can be more suitable for a more complex topics.
3) Choosing a structure
Most essays share a basic shape: introduction, body and conclusion
a) Introduction:
- Usually a paragraph or two.
- Draws the reader into the essay
- Clarifies the topic
- Usually ends with the thesis statement
b) Body:
- Develops the thesis
- Its paragraphs develop the general points that support the thesis (each point usually takes up a
paragraph or more)
c) Conclusion:
- Contains the most important ideas – what the reader should remember
- Often also suggest future course of action
4) Linking paragraphs in the essay
a) Each paragraph should contribute to the thesis
b) Arrangement of the paragraphs should be clear and logical
c) Create links between paragraphs – repetition, restatement, connecting words, etc.
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Adapted from Fowler, Henrey Ramsey; Aaron, Jane E., and Janice Okoomian. The Little, Brown Handbook. 10th ed. New York: Longman. 2007.