Essay writing for beginners
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This document introduces the structure of an essay, focusing on the introductory paragraph, which presents the subject and includes a thesis statement. A thesis articulates the main idea and is typically found at the end of the introduction. The document also provides examples of thesis statements corresponding to various essay topics.
Essay writing for beginners
- 2. Two important points: a short piece of writing on a particular subject
- 3. The general structure of an essay is: - Introduction (to the topic) - Body (contains ideas relevant to topic) - Conclusion (summarize key points)
- 4. This presentation will focus on the introductory part of your essay. Introduction = a short paragraph, consisting of a couple of sentences, presenting the subject of the essay.
- 5. Identify the subject in the sample essay topics below: Everyone should get a hobby. Dogs make the best pets. The best book I have read. Cycling in big cities is dangerous. Learning a second language is difficult.
- 6. The introduction contains the thesis statement (or thesis for short). What is a thesis: Thesis = the main idea of your writing.
- 7. A Subject is the general thing you are talking about. A Thesis is what aspect of that thing you are talking about specifically. You write the thesis yourself, after you have properly identified the subject. Please note: The thesis is usually located in the last sentence of the introductory paragraph.
- 8. Everyone should get a hobby. The general thing (subject) is hobbies and the specific thing (thesis) should argue why everyone should get a hobby Here is an example of a thesis, based on that essay topic and subject: - Getting a hobby will help you take your mind off work, relax, and make you happy.
- 9. Dogs make the best pets. e.g. thesis - When it comes to pets, dogs are the best choice because they are loyal companions that make you laugh and encourage you to live an active lifestyle.
- 10. Learning a second language is difficult. e.g. thesis: - Learning a second language is difficult because it requires a lot of studying, memorization and practice.
- 11. A thesis usually has three supporting ideas that ‘defend’ it. The supporting ideas are included in the body of your essay. We will discuss the body of the essay in the next chapter.