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Write
Write using your detailed plan. Expect to write several drafts.
Structure
An essay has three parts: the introduction, a body and a conclusion.
An essay has a beginning (introduction) that:
- introduces topic/context
- states argument
- outlines main points
It has a middle (body) that:
- has a series of paragraphs that develop the argument
- each paragraph contains one main idea
- each topic sentence links directly to the argument
It has an end (conclusion) that:
- restates argument
- sums up
- relates to broader context
The diagram below illustrates the overall structure of a typical essay.
