Are you ready to take on the challenge of writing a great English essay? Writing an effective and coherent essay is one of the most important skills for students who want to excel in academic studies. It requires knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, logical reasoning, and organization.
In this blog post we discuss how to structure an essay and paragraphs to help you improve your essay skills. Writing a clear and coherent essay will become easier with practice and we will help you get there!
All English essay structure
The purpose of an essay is to take a reader through a journey of experience or learning something new. This requires giving a structure to the store. This is why paragraph are important. Paragraph separate the story into sections, with a paragraph dedicated to each scene or piece of information.
Every essay must start with an introductory paragraph. This first paragraph aims to introduce the reader to the topic of the essay. This paragraph should give context to the arguments the reader will read about. Then, at the end of the paragraph you include your thesis statement. A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay. This purpose of a thesis statement is to communicate the main point you want the reader to learn about this English essay. Without a clear thesis statement, the purpose of your essay will not be clear.
After the introduction you have the body paragraphs. There can be as many body paragraphs as you believe necessary to make your argument. Yet, it is important each paragraph addresses an individual data point or piece of information of the essay.
Finally, you have the conclusion, the last paragraph. In the conclusion you give the reader a summary of the information they have read. Do not introduce any new information in the conclusion. Restate the thesis statement, summarize the main points of the essay and give the reader a final comment to remember from this English essay.
Writing clear body paragraphs
The same way an English essay splits into three sections, paragraphs also split up into 3 parts, with a beginning a middle and an end.
As mentioned already, each paragraph should talk about a single piece of information. This information introduces in the topic sentence. The topic sentence is the first sentence which lets the reader know what the paragraph is going to be about and the main point it will make.
The next sentences are the supporting sentences which present the evidence to back up the statement made in the topic sentence. This is where you use research to support your arguments.
Finally, the last sentence is the concluding sentence end the paragraph. The concluding sentence should link back to the main thesis statement of the essay as well as the main point the paragraph discussed.
Clear and Concise Sentences
When you write your sentences, it’s important to avoid being too wordy, and using unnecessary jargon to explain a fact. The rule of thumb is that if it can be said in fewer words, make the sentence shorter. Be precises with the vocabulary you choose and use words that relate to the object being discussed.
Sentence structure is also critical to precise and clear writing. Avoid having run-on lines, which means having long sentences broken into pieces by many commas. Make sure to maintain the subject-verb order and ensure your sentence clauses are connected . Use proper punctuation and do not break basic grammar rules.
Improving your writing Skills
If you’d like to learn how to improve your English writing skills in general, we have a special blog post on this topic. As for your essay, make sure to proofread your essay and reread to find any errors or things you can quickly improve on.
When it comes to all forms of writing, whether it is poetry, novels or essays, practice is the key to improving and excelling. By following these tips you will be able to structure your arguements and paragraphs, allowing you to write a clear essay everytime.