Could you show me some tips on how to make a good essay ?

Question

Please show me what is an essay should look like ? How many pagragraph does it supposes to have? Tips of text feature, and do I have to cite the source? I need these information !!!Thanks !

Answer 1

3 parts for an essay--introduction, body and conclusion

introduction part
1. collect readers attention by asking questions, tell the story, tell someone's qoute, or using statistics
2. write from general to specific points
3. include thesis statement--your point of your essay (the last sentence of the essay)

body part
1. should have like 3 supports for the thesis statement

1. the first topic sentence (support the thesis)
a. evidence or example (to prove the topic)
b. "--------------------------------------------------"
c. "--------------------------------------------------"

2. the second topic sentence
a. evidence or example
b. "-------------------------"
c. "-------------------------"

3. the third topic sentence
a. evidence or example
b. "-------------------------"
c. "-------------------------"

* the topic sentences should relate to the thesis statements
* the evidence or example should relate to the topic sentences
* when you want to use someone else's words, don't plagiarize but use the (" ")

conclusion part
1. should conclude all of your topic sentences in the essay, tell what you have been talking about
2. the conclusion statement should be the same idea as the introduction part--the thesis statement
3. you might tell your idea about the story

Answer 2

okay, a bare-minimum essay should have five paragraphs, one for an introduction that includes a thesis sentence, three for a body paragraph, and the last is your conclusion sentence. It looks like this:

Introduction
Thesis Statement

Body 1

Body 2

Body 3

Conclusion

This is the Schaffer model of essay writing. Now, you can have more than three body paragraphs if you have more than three topics to cover, but three is the bare minimum.

Within each body paragraph, you should have three things: a statement sentence (states your topic on the subject and states your position) explanation (gives information and digs deeper into your position) and example(either citation from a book or an example from real life). The minimum length should be a page to a page and a half about what your talking about.

Citing the Source- you have to state the author and the page number where you quoted the text.
Ex. (Grimes 4)

For a bibliography, check out MLA formating or Chicago/APA formatting. Just search the internet.

Answer 3

Hey,

a typical essay consists of an introduction,a body and a conclusion.

the introduction introduces and states what you are going to talk about within the essay.

The body is composed of several paragraphs, starting with a topic sentence then going into greater detail, you must be able to back up any point you make, you can't just say "Australia should be a republic" then fail to give a decent reason and evidence.

The number of paragraphs depends on what length the essay is supposed to be, a 1 page essay could have 4-5 paragraphs, it really does depend on the length.

Plagiarism aint a great idea, so citing a source is usually a good idea, depending on the requirements of the essay. Is this a Uni or High School essay? University faculties differ as to what type of citing they prefer, so check with your faculty. As for school, check with your teacher as to how he/she would prefer you to reference your essay.

The conclusion rounds up the points of your essay.

Important point: if the essay is asking you to express an opinion, e.g. To what extent.... in your opinion..... etc, make sure that you dont change your mind halfway through the essay!

It might be easier to write the body first before making up your mind.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Intro, body, conclusion
Basically,
tell 'em what yer about to tell 'em
tell 'em
tell 'em what ya just told 'em

Plan things out beforehand, what your topic is, and how you will defend it.

Write it out with a pen and paper first, then type it up. Revise and edit as you type it up. This guarentees at least one session of revison.

Be brutal in revision. If a sentence doesnt work, cut it out. Delete and start entire paragraphs from scratch or leave them out entirely. Remove a point you were making completely if you need to.

Don't go out of you way to use a new or fancy word you like.

The really good papers are going to be the ones that were revised really well.

If you can get your hands on a program called Endnote, you will never have any problems with citing sources.

Number of paragraphs depends on teachers, grade level, personal preference. Generally, 5 with 1 intro, 3 body, 1 conclusion.

A paragraph is the length of a thought. If you change topics, change paragraphs.

This response is NOT an example of a good essay. It is merely some point form tips.

Answer 5

A proper essay should follow the basic model of arguments and supporting theses/evidence.

It should first, have an "attention grabber" or a captivating introduction or opening paragraph to state the problem or argument (and most imporytantly, to get the readers attention).

Then you should proceed to introduce the situation in more depth or detail.

After, you should state your main arguments and supporting evidence in the following paragraphs.

Finally, you should recap the situation and the major arguments in your conclusion.

Remember, an essay should be compelling, convincing, and most importantly, passionate. Follow these guidelines and you should ace the essay. And don't let word limits intimidate you, you should just go on and write what you are compelled to, or what your are passionate about. Finally, you can search for the proper bibliographical (citing) notation or format on line, on such a site as wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)

Answer 6

We have no idea of what grade you are in.
The answer depends on what you have learned thus far about essays. It appears there hasn't been too much taught, is that right?

Perhaps you should do some research on your own okay?

Go to Google

Type in: "What is an Essay? 10th grade student."

(or type in your grade; that was just a guess)

you will pull up many sources and it may take a while but you can continue to click until you find one which can answer your questions.

(I am wondering if your teacher gave you some notes on the subject of essays. Yes? hummm. )

Many here willl give you valuable information, but some of it may be beyond your grade level. So it is important to give your grade when you are asking questions here okay?

Now.
Good luck!

Answer 7

Introduction paragraph.
Body. (Depending on how long it has to be - the average is 3 paragraphs - try not to repeat any ideas.)
Concluding paragraph.


You always have to remember that every new idea starts a new paragraph. They could count points off if you don't do it like that, depending on the teacher, and every teacher is different.

Normally you *do* have to cite any information, ESPECIALLY if you got it from a book or they may count it as plagerism which is a BIG no-no. Sometimes it's best if you list all citations at the end of the paper but you'll have to check with your instructor for that.

Answer 8

There is a book called The Lively Art of Witing, it costs under 10 bucks and is just great

Answer 9

Get a copy of Websters New world "Student Writing Handbook" it is a handy reference with the information you are looking for.