Instruction
(This diagram indicates the logical relationship of essay paragraphs. The actual essay is typed in the usual format)INTRODUCTION : Opening sentence: Get the reader’s attention with an interesting statement, question, or Anecdote (short account of an event)—This opening is called the “HOOK” Narrow down towards a THESIS. A thesis is a Statement at the end of your Opening paragraph that states the main idea of your essay. Thesis could be a summary of your topic. Or list TOPIC + Orientation Thesis is usually the last sentence in the first paragraph[Note: If the Hook is an extended Anecdote, Thesis may involve “essay map”—a preview of the main the thesis may be in the second paragraph] Points/sections of the essay, in the order they appear. BODY PARAGRAPH Topic Sentence- indicates focus of paragraph. [EVERY PARAGRAPH HAS A SPECIFIC JOB!]Facts, Details, Analyses, Examples, Evidence Body paragraphs are in standard form:[Sometimes the first body paragraph Topic sentence/Supporting sentences. Provides background information Necessary for the reader]BODY PARAGRAPH Topic Sentence- indicates focus of paragraph Facts, Details, Analyses, Examples, Evidence Body paragraphs are in standard form: Topic sentence/Supporting sentences. BODYPARAGRAPH Topic Sentence- indicates focus of paragraph. Facts, Details, Analyses, Examples, Evidence Body paragraphs are in standard form :Topic sentence/Supporting sentences .BODYPARAGRAPH Topic Sentence- indicates focus of paragraph. Facts, Details, Analyses, Examples, Evidence Body paragraphs are in standard form: Topic sentence/Supporting sentences .BODYPARAGRAPH Topic Sentence- indicates focus of paragraph. Facts, Details, Analyses, Examples, Evidence Body paragraphs are in standard form: Topic sentence/Supporting sentences. BODYPARAGRAPH Topic Sentence – indicates focus of paragraph.[NOTE THAT WHILE THIS DIAGRAM SHOWS Facts, Details, Analyses, Examples, Evidence6 BODY PARAGRAPHS, THE NUMBER OF BODY Body paragraphs are in standard form: BODY PARAGRAPHS IS FLEXIBLE AND DEPENDS
44Topic sentence/Supporting sentences. ON YOUR TOPIC. TYPICALLY, ESSAYS IN THIS CLASSHAVE 5-9 BODY PARAGRAPHS]CONCLUSION(Sums up the major points in your essay)At beginning, restate your thesis in different wordsAt end, expand, finalize, or conclude your topic in a suitable way This may include a final reflection, a final perception, or a call to action. GOAL OF RESEARCH ESSAY IS TO EXPLAINCONSIDER WAYS TO EXPLAIN / RESEARCH ESSAY STRATEGIES:(You will choose any and all of these, or your own methodology)Provide Definition Analyze/Categorize--Might put in a set: “The five most important _____”-- Might Organize by “The five most common _______” --Might organize by elements, components, or systems Divide/Classify --into various types List Cause & Effect relationships, Give Examples Provide Descriptions (Details)Specify ProcessAsking and seeking answers to “Reporter’s Questions”: Who? What? Where? Why? When? How?Consider Audience: Assume the reader is not an expert on your chosen top.