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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