If you have ever taken a class in an academic institution, then you will definitely face a conundrum every college student will encounter – writing an essay. It's simple to understand why someone might question the purpose of writing essays. It’s tedious, boring and dull. So why would your instructor give you such a mind-boggling task?
You unconsciously read or heard an informal essay if you've ever watched television, listened to the radio, or
looked at a billboard.
Each of these things are trying to tell you something by having a
"voice".
It’s important for you, the student, to have a voice for the
sake of your academic success.
Just like advertisements, your "voice" needs to
have structure. Understanding essay structure will help create an essay that is
not only easy to read, but also easy to
understand.
The essay structure generally consists of:
- An introduction with your background and thesis (1st paragraph)
- The support for your claim with evidence and commentary (2nd - 4th paragraph)
- Your conclusion. (Last paragraph)
These are all separated into different paragraphs, typically
mapped by an outline, a helpful tool for writers to create a well written
essay. The outline will help you model your essay quickly before writing.
Make sure to note what format your instructor would like
your essay to be in (MLA, APA, etc.) and what type of essay (expository,
descriptive, persuasive, narrative).
Here is a visual representation:
Here is a visual representation:
Stay tuned for more information!
-The CAS English Blog
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