This document contains all text in the 5 Communication and Research Skills (cars) modules

To see a well-written essay introduction, body paragraph and conclusion, watch this video.

You can see that this sample introduction:

1. 
   Opens with a general statement about the topic and its importance
   
2. 
   Provides some background information to set the context.
   
3. 
   State the position the author is taking: the thesis statement.
   
4. 
   Mentions the points the essay will cover.
   

A typical body paragraph:

1. 
   Develops an aspect of the argument.
   
2. 
   Opens with a general statement or topic sentence.
   
3. 
   Provide examples, evidence, explanations and evaluations to support each idea or statement.
   

An effective conclusion then:

1. 
   Restates the author’s position, rewording the thesis statement.
   
2. 
   Sums up the main points made in the body.
   
3. 
   Finishes with a strong statement about the wider context to demonstrate the significance of the essay.