BODY
The body of the essay supports the main points of the thesis. Each point is
developed by one or more paragraphs and supported with specific details.
These details include support from books, articles, websites, personal experiences, etc. In addition to this
research or support, the author’s own analysis and discussion of the topic is important. This is what ties
ideas together and draws conclusions that support the thesis. The body paragraphs should be organized
according to the order of ideas set forth in the thesis statement. Refer to “Parts of a Paragraph” below for
further information on writing effective body paragraphs