5 Paragraph Essay
P1-Introduction-introduce your topic, provide background information, mention your 3 subtopics
P2-Subtopic 1-write a focused paragraph just about subtopic 1
P3-Subtopic 2-write a focused paragraph just about subtopic 2
P4-Subtopic 3-write a focused paragraph just about subtopic 3
P5-Conclusion-wrap it up, new background info not in rest of essay, good closing sentence
P1-Introduction-introduce your topic, provide background information, mention your 3 subtopics
P2-Subtopic 1-write a focused paragraph just about subtopic 1
P3-Subtopic 2-write a focused paragraph just about subtopic 2
P4-Subtopic 3-write a focused paragraph just about subtopic 3
P5-Conclusion-wrap it up, new background info not in rest of essay, good closing sentence
In-Text Citations-include at least one in-text citation in your paper. Useful if you want to use someone else's exact words or to quote very specific facts like definitions, statistics, data.
Sentence Structures-include at least one type of each sentence structure in your essay.
Word Choice-Use precise, concise vocabulary that is specific to your topic.
Eliminate wordiness and repetitive language
Transitions-use transitions to connect ideas or signal a shift in time or location.
Works Cited-Create entries for each resource (book, magazine, website) you used in your research and citations. See this Example for how to setup your works cited.
Sentence Structures-include at least one type of each sentence structure in your essay.
Word Choice-Use precise, concise vocabulary that is specific to your topic.
Eliminate wordiness and repetitive language
Transitions-use transitions to connect ideas or signal a shift in time or location.
Works Cited-Create entries for each resource (book, magazine, website) you used in your research and citations. See this Example for how to setup your works cited.