An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter
what. When writing an essay it may be to argue for a particular point of view or to
explain the steps necessary to complete a task. Some of the steps necessary to take in
order to accomplish a better essay are by supporting the thesis. For example,
brainstorming and organizing information has to be used in order to begin. Secondly
support the thesis in the body paragraphs. Lastly when finished revise and edit by adding
material. Either way, essays will have the same basic format. If following a few simple
steps, an essay almost writes itself. Supplying ideas for the essay are the important part of
When preparing to write an essay brainstorming for ideas that support your thesis
statement is one of the few simple steps to follow in order to start the essay. Whether
brainstorming on a piece of paper or a few pieces of papers narrow all brainstorming
down by restating what is written down or just restate what you have written down to
make it sound better. Organize the ideas into an outline, keeping in mind the method or
methods of paragraph development (details, examples, reasons, cause and effect,
comparison/contrast). Using an outline, begin a rough draft. Make sure that every
sentence is directly related to the assigned topic (as stated in your thesis statement).
When writing an essay support for the thesis will appear in the body of the essay,
which is the "illustrating" part of the paper. In the body, it is very important to show facts
about what is going on in the essay and what point wants to be crossed. To do this
examples are going to be needed. Being as specific as possible is one of the main things.
Give several carefully chosen examples; provide very detailed accounts of them. If the
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