How to write an essay part 1

What is the purpose of an academic essay?

• To show off how smart you are?

• Persuade the reader with evidence?

• To annoy students who hate essays?

• To write randomly about a topic with little thought put in?

What is a thesis?

• The climax?

• The answer to the question?

• The main point of your essay?

• The first sentence?

In the body of the essay you Make arguments developing your thesis,___________ and, Develop your ideas.

What should you do before turning in your essay?

• Double check and revise your essay?

• Turn it in as soon as possible?

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