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academic essay structures & formats

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Standard American argumentative essays begin with an introduction that gives a main point (thesis). The thesis is supported by a series of body paragraphs with sub-points, and the essay ends with a conclusion. Below is a visual representation of this structure.

paper idea diagram

 

For an example of the format of a typical academic essay, please download the pdf version of this quicktip.

 

 

 

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