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The word “expository” comes from the term
“expose,” which means to reveal.
An expository essay explains a topic by
providing facts, quotations and other details.
The purpose is to inform, explain, describe, or
define the author's subject to the reader.
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• Essays that describe or give information
on a topic.
• Essays that analyze events, ideas, objects,
or written works.
• Essays that describe a process.
• Essays that explain a position (opinion) on a
topic.
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The expository essay follows the standard essay
format
Introduction : 1st paragraph
Body: 2nd, 3rd, 4th paragraph
Conclusion: 5th paragraph
There are usually three (3) body paragraphs in an
expository essay.
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1. It c
2. It must be arguable and written in complete sentence.
3. usually found in the last sentence of the
first paragraph.
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Provide evidence to back up what you are
saying. Support your thesis with facts and
reasoning. You can use quotes, statistical data,
facts, expert’s opinions, or other strong
examples to support your thesis.
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Do not simply list facts. Incorporate these as
examples into your body paragraphs to support
your position, but at the same time make your
point as clearly and as concisely possible.
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I am going to discuss shoplifting.
This is a topic, but doesn’t explain how it will be
developed. Also, in an essay, NEVER say, “I am going to
discuss…” because this is THROWAWAY writing!
Let’s add a controlling idea to the topic to create a good
thesis statement and drop the “I” because this is not a
personal narrative.
Shoplifting is a serious offense.
NOW the thesis statement contains a clearly worded
opinion!
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Whenever possible, avoid using 1st or 2nd person
pronouns like I, you, we, my, your, our, etc. in your
expository essay.
It is best to write in 3rd person singular or plural,
using he, she, it, they, etc. That way your essay
appears impersonal and therefore rational and
believable.
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Your essay should be concise. Make your point
and conclude your essay. Don’t make the mistake
of believing that repetition and over-stating your
case will score points with your readers.
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• a rhetorical question
• a startling fact or statement
• a quotation
• a statistic
• a definition
Example: Drinking while driving is the number one cause of death of
teenage males in the U.S.
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Transition words improve the organization and
flow of your essay, allowing the reader to move
smoothly from point to point with ease.
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Do not simply restate the thesis as your
conclusion.
After providing evidence, you should be able to
“come to a conclusion” based on it and write
about that to wrap up your essay.
Use transition words in your conclusion.
• In summary,
• To conclude,
• All things considered,
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• Organization is the key
• The thesis is the heart
• Transitions are the glue for key ideas
• Examples, evidence, and explanations are the
meat
• Conclusions tie it all together