Essay Structure
Introduction
 Begin with a sentence that will arouse the reader’s interest (hook)
 Provide any relevant courtesy details (e.g. the title of the book, author,
year it was written, any key contextual information, etc.)
 A strong thesis statement (main argument which directly addresses the
question/topic)
 Key points which reinforce the thesis, and these will be the main topics
of each body paragraph (brief)
 Small link back to the question
Body Paragraphs
 T – Topic sentence, which is the main idea/main argument of this
paragraph. Everything discussed below this should relate back to it. This
point should be ‘arguable’
 E – Expand, give more details about the topic sentence
 E – Explore, give more details on why the previous statements
mentioned are true and valid
 E – Evidence, which can be data, facts, or direct quotations from any
relevant texts. Personal opinion can also be given here if required
 L – Link back to the question, and perhaps lead into the next paragraph
Conclusion
 Give a thought-provoking statement or highlight possible consequences
or implications
 Present an interesting twist of thought or state what actions are
required
 Explain why these issues are prevalent and emphasise its importance