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WHAT IS AN ESSAY?Explanation, different types and Thesis Statement.
Essay
It is an organized piece of writing that focuses on a single topic.
It is organized around a general idea or thesis.
It has an introductory paragraph, a body (which must contain more than one paragraphs), and a concluding paragraph.
Intrdouctory Paragraph
You have to: Establish the setting of the essay. Briefly
introduce the reader to the subject. Provide an insightful comment that
establishes your basis for analysis. Provides a partition that establishes
three major sub-topics you plan to discuss.
Finish paragraph with a clear thesis statement that establishes the purpose of the essay.
Body Paragraph
Main ideas and details are developed. It provides the main content od the
essay. Coherence is neccesary to unify the
paragraphs around the main idea.
Concluding Paragraph
It is a partial restatement of the thesis statement using different words.
It is a conclusion that clarifies the thesis. It can contain opinions on the topic to
motivate readers for further investigation.
Signal words can be used (In conclusion, In summary, To conclude with, etc)
Revision of the essay
Through reading: it is necessary to read the essay carefully and multiple times.
Through editing: do not think that it is a waste of time when multiple editions are needed; purpose and audience must be kept in mind. Check punctuation, wording, and grammar rules.
Trough outer collaboration: ask a friend to read your essay and be open to any suggestion. After that start editing the essay again.
Type of essays
Descriptive Essay: description through senses. Narrative Essay: long conversational story containing
features as characters, setting, context and big idea. Cause and Effects Essay: Causality, why did…, what
happened then? Classification Essay: information is ordered into
categories for its appropriate definition. Persuasive Essay: An attempt to convince others to share
your opinion. Problem solving Essay: careful analysis, planning and
organization. Comparison and Contrast Essay: to bring two or more
ideas to closer examination.
Thesis Statement
It is a sentence in the essay that states the thesis.
It is usually stated in the first paragraph as part of the introduction.
It should be: Not too general or it will not provide an
adequate direction to the essay. Not too specific or it will be difficult to
develop into a series of a paragraph.
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