Follow these steps to write a conclusion for an argumentative essay:
- Paraphrase your main argument (but avoid repeating your thesis statement word for word).
- Explain how your reasons/lines of argument (aka the topics of your body paragraphs) work together to prove your main argument.
- End with a final insight about your topic, implications for the future, or a call to action.
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Follow these steps to write a compare and contrast essay introduction:
- Start with a hook about why the two things you’re comparing/contrasting are important to consider (or why the dilemma between the two things is significant).
- Provide background details about the two topics you’re comparing and/or the main situations when someone needs to evaluate similarities/differences.
- Write a thesis statement that lists the similarities/differences that you will discuss in your body paragraphs.
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To write an argumentative essay introduction, follow 3 steps:
- Start with a hook that engages your reader in your topic (e.g., a statistic that shows why the issue you’re arguing about is urgent).
- Provide background details about why the issue is controversial. Who does the issue affect, and what are the different positions?
- Write a thesis statement that includes your main argument. In some cases, you could list the reasons for your argument as well, which are the topics of your body paragraphs.
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To find out how many body paragraphs should be in an essay, look for clues such as these in your assignment instructions.
- If your assignment says “5-paragraph essay,” you need 3 body paragraphs. The 5-paragraph format is common for beginner-level writing classes and essay test questions.
- Look for a required word count. An essay paragraph is usually about 200 words. Divide the total number of words required by 200 and subtract 2 for the introduction and conclusion.
- Look for a required number of pages, and plan for about 2 paragraphs on each double-spaced page.
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A thesis statement should be concise. In most cases, you should be able to express your thesis in one or two sentences that clearly convey the main claim, central idea, or focus of your essay or research paper.
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A thesis statement is one or two sentences, usually in the introduction, that presents the central claim or main argument of an essay or research paper. A topic sentence appears at the start of a body paragraph and states the main idea of a paragraph that is developing one aspect of the thesis.
An example of a thesis statement is, “Nonprofits in the Global South provide essential short-term aid, but their reliance on foreign funding can foster dependency that undermines long-term development.”
An example of a topic statement in an essay with that thesis statement could be, “Foreign funding can create expectations of continued outside support.”
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A research essay outline is a structured list of the paragraph topics and supporting details for a research paper. Beneath each body paragraph topic, include a list of the evidence from outside sources along with citations that show where you found each piece of evidence, like this example with fictitious sources:
- Introduction
- Impact of renewable energy on local economies
- Report by Smith (2022) on wind farms and job growth in Kansas
- Statistics on solar energy job growth in Nebraska (Coen, 2023)
The outline would continue with additional evidence and body paragraph topics.
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An expository essay outline is an organized list of paragraph topics and details for any type of expository essay (e.g., cause/effect essay or process analysis essay). The following example shows how to start a cause/effect outline.
- Introduction
- First cause or effect
- Supporting detail
- Supporting detail
- Supporting detail (repeat as needed)
- Conclusion
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A synthesis essay outline is a structured list of the paragraphs and details that a synthesis essay will include. A synthesis outline includes a list of evidence from two or more sources beneath each body paragraph topic. Synthesis outlines also tend to include citations, like this example:
- Introduction
- Building a new park will positively impact property values.
- Case study by Hayes (2023) about parks and Springfield property values
- Report by Shafer (2024) comparing property values in neighborhoods with and without a nearby park
The outline would continue with additional evidence and body paragraph topics.
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An essay checklist helps ensure your writing is clear, complete, and polished before submission. Key items to include:
- Understanding the prompt: Make sure your essay fully addresses the question or topic
- Thesis statement: Clear, specific, and arguable
- Structure and organization: Introduction, body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a strong conclusion
- Clarity and flow: Smooth transitions and logical progression of ideas
- Citations and references: Proper formatting and attribution
- Final review: Read aloud or have someone else proofread
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