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    This document provides an outline for the structure of a general expository essay. It includes sections for an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction should contain an opening sentence to engage the reader, context about the topic, and a clear thesis statement. Body paragraphs each require a topic sentence, evidence to support the thesis, and analysis explaining how the evidence relates to the thesis. Transitions are needed between paragraphs. The conclusion restates the main ideas and thesis, offers significance or implications, and reflects on next steps or new questions.

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    This document provides an outline for the structure of a general expository essay. It includes sections for an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction should contain an opening sentence to engage the reader, context about the topic, and a clear thesis statement. Body paragraphs each require a topic sentence, evidence to support the thesis, and analysis explaining how the evidence relates to the thesis. Transitions are needed between paragraphs. The conclusion restates the main ideas and thesis, offers significance or implications, and reflects on next steps or new questions.

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    This document provides an outline for the structure of a general expository essay. It includes sections for an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The introduction should contain an opening sentence to engage the reader, context about the topic, and a clear thesis statement. Body paragraphs each require a topic sentence, evidence to support the thesis, and analysis explaining how the evidence relates to the thesis. Transitions are needed between paragraphs. The conclusion restates the main ideas and thesis, offers significance or implications, and reflects on next steps or new questions.

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    CLRC Writing Center

    Structure of a General Expository Essay


    The following maps a commonly used structure for many academic essays. Use this outline to guide you
    as you compose your own argument, research or even descriptive essay.
    Opening Sentence
    Start your paper with a general statement about your topic that
    catches the readers attention, a relevant quotation, question,
    anecdote, fascinating fact, definition, analogy, the position
    opposing one you will take, or a dilemma that needs a solution.

    Introduction

    Context
    Provide the information the reader will need to understand the
    topic.
    Thesis Statement
    State your arguable position on the topic that you will support
    with evidence in your body paragraphs.
    Topic Sentence
    Provide the main idea of the paragraph.
    Supporting Evidence
    Include specific textual evidence: cited quotes, paraphrases or
    summary; or evidence that supports your thesis from other
    sources: anecdotes, first-person interviews or your own
    experience.

    Body Paragraphs

    Analysis
    Explain to the reader the significance of the evidence you have
    provided. Think about why you chose to include it. How does the
    piece of evidence support your thesis?
    Transition
    Connect each paragraph with a sentence or two that demonstrates
    how each idea leads into the next, and how they work together to
    support your position.

    Conclusion

    Created 7/07

    Provide the reader an overview of the main ideas you discussed,


    but also be sure to highlight the progression of your thought
    process, offer solutions, next steps or present new questions that
    your paper generated. Dont only restate your thesis but show the
    significance of your synthesis of the information.

    My Outline
    Try applying this structure to your own writing: write sentences for the corresponding elements of your
    introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion in the space provided below.
    Introduction:
    Begin your paper with a opening
    sentence or hook about your topic
    that catches the readers attention.
    Reference the list on the front for ideas.
    Include context: provide the
    information the reader will need to
    understand the topic.

    State your thesis, your arguable


    position on the topic. What side will you
    take? What will you prove in your
    paper? What are you going to explore?

    One Practice Body paragraph:


    Write a general topic sentence that
    states the main idea of the paragraph for
    your first body paragraph, or for one
    you are having difficulty organizing.
    Write down the specific textual
    evidence or evidence from other
    sources that you are using to support
    your thesis.
    Analyze your evidence: tell the reader
    what is significant or important about
    this evidence. How does the piece of
    evidence support your thesis? Why did
    you choose to include it?
    Dont forget a transition sentence:
    Connect each paragraph with a sentence
    or two that demonstrates how each idea
    leads into the next.

    Conclusion:
    Make connections for the reader in your
    conclusion. You should refer back to
    your thesis, but dont simply restate it.
    Use some of the following questions to
    guide you:
    Did you propose any solutions? Are
    there solutions yet to be discovered?
    What questions still need to be
    answered?
    What is the larger significance of the
    topic you chose to write about?
    What should the reader do or think
    after reading your paper?

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