Entries Tagged as ‘Parts of an Essay’

September 12, 2007

Types of Essays

Types of Essays

There is the great number of types of essays used in colleges and schools today. All of them have their specific particular purpose and reason. The most popular kinds of essays are:

Descriptive – an essay that provides point-by-point details of an object, event, feeling etc.
Definition essay defines and [...]

August 22, 2007

Summary Paragraph

Summary Paragraph
What is a summary paragraph?
The summary paragraph comes at the end of your essay after you have finished developing your ideas. The summary paragraph is often called a “conclusion.”What does it do?
It summarizes or restates the main idea of the essay. You want to leave the reader with a sense that your essay is [...]

August 22, 2007

Supporting Paragraphs

Supporting Paragraphs
What are supporting paragraphs?
Supporting paragraphs make up the main body of your essay.
What do they do?
They develop the main idea of your essay.
How do I write them?
1. List the points that develop the main idea of your essay.
2. Place each supporting point in its own paragraph.
3. Develop each supporting point with facts, details, and [...]

August 22, 2007

Introduction

What is an introduction paragraph?
The introduction paragraph is the first paragraph of your essay.What does it do?
It introduces the main idea of your essay. A good opening paragraph captures the interest of your reader and tells why your topic is important.
How do I write one?
1. Write the thesis statement. The main idea of the essay [...]