The following are the 3 important sections of an
essay. They are mostly applied in various essay writing activities in various
subjects at Secondary School Levels and other levels. As you read them, or
after reading them, you can ALWAYS
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- INTRODUCTION.
·
Definition of key terms: like Corruption and Causes.
·
Other
explanation/details of the question. This information shows that
you know what you are talking about.
·
Question sentence. This sentence tells
the task you are going to complete. And the readers know what is to come and
carry on reading.
- MAIN BODY.
·
Topic sentence/Opening
sentence/Point. This sentence states the main idea of each
paragraph.
·
Details/elaboration of
the topic sentence. Here is where the main idea of a paragraph
is explained.
·
Concluding sentence of
a paragraph. This sentence concludes the whole idea of a
paragraph. It is mostly an example of a point.
·
Transition words (Optional). First, another, Also, and Generally.
These transitions logically connect one idea from one paragraph to another.
They can also be used in the introduction and at the beginning of a conclusion.
- CONCLUSION.
·
Consequence(s). These are the
outcomes or consequences of the topic discussed.
·
Suggestion/Your point
of view about the topic discussed. This suggests what is to
be done or the way forward. It can also express your point of view about the
topic.
NOTE:
1. This is just exemplary
five-paragraph essay. The exam essays have more paragraphs.
2. This format may lack
some details but it is undeniable that it is going to be a useful foundation of
more fundamental essay formats that may come.
3. Remember: The
transitions are mostly optional in essays but they are important in connecting
the ideas of the essay well.
4. Study in details the
meaning and content of each essay section; introduction, main body and
conclusion.
5. Check out the
requirements of each essay section; introduction, main body and conclusion.
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