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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.