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Advanced Writing: Essay Structure

Learn how to structure academic essays with clear introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions.

The Five-Paragraph Essay

The five-paragraph essay is a classic structure that works well for most academic writing tasks.

Introduction

Start with a hook to grab the reader's attention, provide background information, and end with a clear thesis statement.

Body Paragraphs

Each body paragraph should have a topic sentence, supporting evidence, and a concluding sentence that links back to your thesis.

Conclusion

Restate your thesis in different words, summarize your main points, and end with a final thought or call to action.