Most essays include three components: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Typically, the body develops the main
idea of the paper in a series of paragraphs. Effective body paragraphs support your thesis, organize your material, and
help the reader understand your argument. Each paragraph develops a point, reason, or example that supports your
thesis.
There is no one formula for putting a body paragraph together. Much will depend on what kind of paper you are writing.
Here are some elements that many body paragraphs include: