Essay Writing Basics

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Purpose of essay structure?

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Logical and organized framework for presenting ideas and arguments.

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Three main parts of an essay:

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introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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Purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

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Provide supporting evidence and arguments for the main thesis.

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Typical body paragraphs in an essay?

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Purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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Summarize main points and provide final perspective.

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Conclusion of an essay should:

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Summarize main points and restate thesis.

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Main function of an essay's introduction?

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Provide background info, introduce topic, and present thesis.

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Purpose of topic sentences in body paragraphs?

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Introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph.

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Recommended length for an essay conclusion?

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5-7% of total word count.

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Importance of revising and editing an essay

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Improve quality, clarity, correct errors, refine arguments, meet requirements.