Summer is long and I'm sure your paper writing is a little rusty, or maybe this is your first time tackling a formal essay. Either way,
Before you start writing ANYTHING you should have a thesis statement and three main points you will be using to back up your thesis. Once you have that jotted down, you are ready to start writing!!
Thesis statement- (topic sentence) Sentence summing up the idea your ENTIRE paper is trying to prove. Every body paragraph should be a reason backing up your thesis!
Should have at least 3 body paragraphs
*Each paragraph should be 6-7 sentences
*Each reason should back up your thesis directly
*Should put 2nd strongest point first, weakest point second, strongest point last
here is all you need to know for writing a basic, well-structured paper.
Before you start writing ANYTHING you should have a thesis statement and three main points you will be using to back up your thesis. Once you have that jotted down, you are ready to start writing!!
Thesis statement- (topic sentence) Sentence summing up the idea your ENTIRE paper is trying to prove. Every body paragraph should be a reason backing up your thesis!
Should have at least 3 body paragraphs
*Each paragraph should be 6-7 sentences
*Each reason should back up your thesis directly
*Should put 2nd strongest point first, weakest point second, strongest point last
How to Write a Well-Structured Paper: The Set-Up
Intro:
*The hook! Choose something that is going to pull your reader in. Think about what would interest YOU enough to keep reading. For example: an interesting, relatable situation, a famous quote, an "imagine...." experience ("Imagine a world without literature..." etc.)
*Topic/thesis statement
*Blueprint of main points
*Transition
Body Paragraphs:
*Tie in to previous paragraph
*Topic sentence (the readers should know what the focus of the paragraph is)
*Supporting evidence
Conclusion:
*Bring back to the main topic (restate your thesis)
*Re-list your main points
*Leave reader with something to think about/remember
Intro:
*The hook! Choose something that is going to pull your reader in. Think about what would interest YOU enough to keep reading. For example: an interesting, relatable situation, a famous quote, an "imagine...." experience ("Imagine a world without literature..." etc.)
*Topic/thesis statement
*Blueprint of main points
*Transition
Body Paragraphs:
*Tie in to previous paragraph
*Topic sentence (the readers should know what the focus of the paragraph is)
*Supporting evidence
Conclusion:
*Bring back to the main topic (restate your thesis)
*Re-list your main points
*Leave reader with something to think about/remember
