31 Aug Examine some of the pros and cons of teachers and students using the Internet.
Essay Set-Up
Introduction
1) Provide at least three sentences with background information on the topic. Be sure to cite this information.
2) Provide a transition sentence or two that leads into the thesis.
3) Provide a thesis statement about what the essay will cover with specifically identifying the main point of the supporting paragraphs.
Supporting Paragraph #1
1) Topic Sentence (Should be one of the points provided in the thesis statement for the essay.)
2) Detail #1 cited from the textbook.
3) An analysis sentence for this detail.
4) An example or two that illustrate the cited point or show the application of it.
5) Transition sentence that summarizes the supporting paragraph and move the reader into the next supporting paragraph.
Supporting Detail #2: Repeat Steps 1-5 under Supporting Paragraph #1
Supporting Detail #3: Repeat Steps 1-5 under Supporting Paragraph #1
Conclusion
1) Rewrite the thesis statement used in the introduction being sure to provide the main points again.
2) Provide a summarizing point for supporting paragraph #1, summarizing point for supporting paragraph #2, and summarizing point for supporting paragraph #3. Be sure to cite this information.
3) Write a final summarizing sentence for the entire essay.
