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The Structure of an essay

The structure of an essay must be logical and persuasive. To develop your interpretation of the text (and question), your essay must organise all supporting ideas, evidence, examples, analysis and discussion into points and paragraphs.

your Essays should have:

 

AN introduction

That asserts the thesis

Body paragraphs with topic statements to open them

 Made up of 2 to 4 connected points with evidence and explanations. 

A conclusion

Every part of the essay should support the thesis.  

As a graphic, your structure should look something like this:

  • Which one helps you to best understand how an essay should be organised? 80% 80%
  • Can you make up your own visual representation? 80% 80%