Writing an Essay

Structure of an Essay

Introductory Paragraph

Supporting Paragraph 1

Supporting Paragraph 2

Supporting Paragraph 3

Concluding Paragraph

For Example

Thesis Statement

Topic Sentence

Topic Sentence

Topic Sentence

Concluding Sentence

Outline?

One important effect of computer technology on higher education is the availability of lecture variety.

Development of computer also makes it possible for us to have access to more information via internet and databases

Because of computer, higher education today has three major conveniences

One more effect of computer technology on higher education is time-saving writing techniques.

Because of computer, higher education today has three major conveniences

1. The availability of lecture variety.• Digital Video Conferencing

• Email

2. Access to more information• Internet

• Electronic Databases

3. Time-saving writing techniques• Email assignments

• Improved word processor

Paragraph of Classification

Paragraph of Exemplification

Paragraph of Exemplification

Other Examples

I like riding a bicycle.

Why?

HealthyFunEnvironment friendly

Improved thesis statement:Riding bicycle is one of my favorite activities because it is

healthy, fun and environment friendly

Improved thesis statement:Riding bicycle is one of my favorite activities

because it is healthy, fun and environment friendly

• Healthy– Blood circulation– Fresh air

• Fun– Beautiful view– Meeting people

• Environment-friendly– No air pollution– No sound pollution

Going to the mall is relaxing

• Why?

People watchingWindow shoppingEntertainment place

Improved Thesis statement:Because of these three reasons, I enjoy going to

the mall: people watching, window shopping and entertainment place

Reading is beneficial

Why?

• Smarter• Wiser• More relaxed/less stressful

Improved Thesis Statement:Because of my hobby, reading, I enjoy the benefits

of being smarter, wiser, and being less stressful