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Crafting the Perfect Essay: Structure and Strategies for Success

This guide offers a detailed approach to writing an effective essay, likening the structure to a delicious hamburger. The introduction serves as the "top bun," providing historical context and a clear thesis statement that encapsulates the main argument. The "meat" of the essay consists of well-developed paragraphs, each identifying sub-topics and incorporating supporting documents and outside information. Finally, the conclusion acts as the "bottom bun," reinforcing the thesis and placing the argument within a broader historical perspective. Master these elements for a compelling essay!

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Crafting the Perfect Essay: Structure and Strategies for Success

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  1. How To Doa Q B D

  2. A “Dazzling” D.B.Q.Is Like a Tasty Hamburger

  3. The Introductory Paragraph The “Top Bun” of your essay! 4-6 sentences

  4. The Introductory Paragraph • Put is in HISTORICAL CONTEXT– • Create a clear, THESIS STATEMENT • underline it • Answers the question by using words in the question • Not simplistic – a laundry list • Allude to the SUB-TOPICS or that will discuss to support your thesis statement • Focus on the question at hand

  5. The “”Meat”” Paragraphs The “tasty” part of your essay! 8-12 sentences+ per paragraph

  6. The “”Meat”” Paragraphs • Identify your sub-topic or category in the first sentence. • Continue to use words/phrases in the question • Include the documents that are relevant to support the ideas in the paragraph. • Use most of the documents given. • Bring in supportive outside information. • this is important • information from the book/teacher

  7. How to Reference a Document in Your Essay • Thomas Paine, in his pamphlet, Common Sense, said: “………………….” • Joe Smith, a mid-Western delegate to the Republican convention in 1912, agreed with….. • The 19c historian, Frederick Jackson Turner, felt that …………………. (Doc. E) • In document 3, ……….

  8. The Concluding Paragraph The “Bottom Bun” of your essay! It holds it all together! 3-4 sentences

  9. The Concluding” Paragraph • Start with a “concluding phrase.” • Restate your thesis statement a bit differently. • Put your essay answer in a larger historical perspective. End of some trend/movement/idea, etc. Beginning of some trend/movement/idea End of one & beginning of another. Give the reader something to think about Do NOT end on the note that this is the reason we are where we are today!

  10. Put It All Together, And . . . .

  11. Ummmmm, Burger! I Mean, A Perfect Essay!

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