5 Basic parts of a Paragraph
1. Indent 2. Topic Sentence 3. Supporting Details 4. Transition Words 5. Concluding Sentence * Make sure your paragraphs are 5-10 sentences long. |
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Paragraph to Essay
Here is another explanation with the basic outline of a paper.
I. Introduction
II. Main Body Paragraph- Supporting Details III. Main Body Paragraph- Supporting Details IV. Main Body Paragraph- Supporting Details V. Conclusion
Works Cited |
Thesis
Introductions
Cohesion, flow, unity Conclusion |
Online Essay Mapper
Finding Facts, Quotations, & Statistics
Citing Facts, Quotations, & Statistics
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Peer & Self Editing
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Sample Essays & Feedback
Check out these sample essays plus their scores on a college entrance exam. What do you think? What elements of a good essay does each essay have? Which elements is each essay missing?
Sample Essays & Feedback
Check out these sample essays plus their scores on a college entrance exam. What do you think? What elements of a good essay does each essay have? Which elements is each essay missing?
David Sedaris, American Essayist
This American Life is a popular radio show that features stories about American culture and experiences. David Sedaris is a well-known comedic writer, who is frequently invited to read his stories on NPR (National Public Radio.) Check out "Act Four" of an episode from January 31st 2014. Sedaris' essay is not academic but there is a main idea introduced at the start of the essay, which is revisited at the end of the essay.
BuzzFeed is a company that produces several viral videos. They are very popular in the US and are often shared on social media like Facebook. An interesting thing to notice about their videos is that they are structured very much like an idea sandwich. The videos often start with a question, interview, or prediction about a topic, like an introduction. Then, there is an experience or experiment as the main part of the video. Finally, people in their videos give their finally impressions or conclusions at the end. Check out this video about people who hate cats to see for yourself.