Summary

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An essay is a group of related paragraphs that develop some overall point or thesis.

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An essay is similar to a single body paragraph, requiring an introduction, development, and a conclusion.

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The greatest differences between a single-paragraph paper and an essay are length and introductory and concluding paragraphs.

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Introductory paragraphs usually consist of a hook, development, and thesis.

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Thesis sentences are much like topic sentences except a thesis may be slightly more general to accommodate more and/or more complex examples, details, and explanations.

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There are many methods for developing interesting introductions.

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Body paragraphs often begin with topic sentences and sometimes end with summary sentences.

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Concluding paragraphs consist of a lead sentence, summary, and development.

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Concluding paragraphs may be developed in several ways, including using a frame and/or expanded thought.

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Essays should be unified (all material is relevant) and coherent (all sentences are clearly linked).

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A title is an important finishing element in an essay, and there are strategies for creating interesting ones.

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