Writing assignment series
Expository essays
When writing your expository essay, follow these eight basic steps:
◾Select a topic:
Be sure the topic is narrow enough to make it manageable within the space of an essay
◾Write a thesis sentence:
Be sure the thesis statement(or sentence) expresses a controlling idea that is neither too broad nor too specific to be developed effectively
◾Select a method of development:
Check through all the methods before you finally settle on the one
which will best serve your thesis:
definition | example | compare and contrast |
cause and effect | classification | process analysis
◾Organize the essay:
Begin by listing the major divisions which the body paragraphs in your essay will discuss; then fill in the primary supports that each body paragraph of the essay will contain
◾Write topic sentences for the body paragraphs of the essay:
For each body paragraph, furnish a topic sentence that directly relates to the thesis sentence
◾Write the body paragraphs of the essay:
Each body paragraph should develop the primary support covered in that paragraph's topic sentence
◾Furnish a paragraph of introduction:
An introductory paragraph should state the thesis of the essay, introduce the divisions in the body paragraphs of the essay, and gain the interest of the reader
◾Write a paragraph of conclusion:
•Restate the thesis and divisions of the essay
•Bring the essay to an appropriate and effective close
•Avoid digressing into new issues
Writing assignments
Writing for the "Web" | The five-paragraph essay | Essays for a literature class |
Expository essays | Persuasive essays | Position papers | Open book exams |
Essay Exams | White papers | Lab reports/scientific papers |
Research proposals | Elements of a Research Paper
Seven stages of writing assignments | "Lessons learned"
Source: Ida Masters Hollowell, James A. Levernier, A. Franklin Parks, Structuring Paragraphs: A Guide to Effective Writing. 2nd ed. New York: St. Martin's,1986.
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Writing assignment series
Expository essays
When writing your expository essay, follow these eight basic steps:
◾Select a topic:
Be sure the topic is narrow enough to make it manageable within the space of an essay
◾Write a thesis sentence:
Be sure the thesis statement(or sentence) expresses a controlling idea that is neither too broad nor too specific to be developed effectively
◾Select a method of development:
Check through all the methods before you finally settle on the one
which will best serve your thesis:
definition | example | compare and contrast |
cause and effect | classification | process analysis
◾Organize the essay:
Begin by listing the major divisions which the body paragraphs in your essay will discuss; then fill in the primary supports that each body paragraph of the essay will contain
◾Write topic sentences for the body paragraphs of the essay:
For each body paragraph, furnish a topic sentence that directly relates to the thesis sentence
◾Write the body paragraphs of the essay:
Each body paragraph should develop the primary support covered in that paragraph's topic sentence
◾Furnish a paragraph of introduction:
An introductory paragraph should state the thesis of the essay, introduce the divisions in the body paragraphs of the essay, and gain the interest of the reader
◾Write a paragraph of conclusion:
•Restate the thesis and divisions of the essay
•Bring the essay to an appropriate and effective close
•Avoid digressing into new issues
Writing assignments
Writing for the "Web" | The five-paragraph essay | Essays for a literature class |
Expository essays | Persuasive essays | Position papers | Open book exams |
Essay Exams | White papers | Lab reports/scientific papers |
Research proposals | Elements of a Research Paper
Seven stages of writing assignments | "Lessons learned"
Source: Ida Masters Hollowell, James A. Levernier, A. Franklin Parks, Structuring Paragraphs: A Guide to Effective Writing. 2nd ed. New York: St. Martin's,1986.
Website overview: Since 1996 the Study Guides and Strategies Website has been researched, authored, maintained and supported as an international, learner-centric, educational public service. Permission is granted to freely copy, adapt, and distribute individual Study Guides in print format in non-commercial educational settings that benefit learners. Please be aware that the Guides welcome, and are under, continuous review and revision. For that reason, digitization and reproduction of all content on the Internet can only be with permission through a licensed agreement. Linking to the Guides is encouraged!
Red bullet The Study Guides and Strategies Website is intended for students, ages middle school through returning adult, as well as their parents, teachers and support professionals. Its resources are intended to empower all learners without regard to institutional and national boundaries; cultural mores and religious beliefs; race, gender and sexual orientation. Full disclaimer on use
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