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Part<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Location<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Function<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Features<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Paragraphs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Introduction Paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- First paragraph of an essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Introduces the topic and the purpose\/thesis of the essay; can include definition of key terms<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Often contains a hook to attract the interest of readers, information about a topic that moves from general to more specific, and ends with a thesis statement<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Body Paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- After the introduction paragraph and before the conclusion paragraph(s)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Provides main points which are supported by examples, explanations, and external sources<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Contains a topic sentence, supporting sentences with details and a concluding sentence that may link to the next body paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Conclusion Paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The last paragraph of an essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Summarizes the focus and main points in the body paragraphs; concludes the essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Contains a summary of the thesis and main points, and a final statement; typically moves from specific points to more general<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Hook<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The first one or two sentences at the beginning of an essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Provides interesting information about the topic and encourages people to read<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Hooks can be interesting examples or facts<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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General Statements<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- After the hook<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Help to introduce the topic and provide background information<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- General topic information that helps readers understand the topic<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Thesis Statement<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Usually the final sentence of the introduction paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Explains the topic focus (controlling idea) of the essay; gives overview of supporting points<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Unified in terms of the topic; has a specific idea focus and gives enough information without too much detail<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Topic Sentence<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The first sentence of each body paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Introduces the topic and the controlling idea of the paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Commonly implies that there are several supporting points that follow it; not too specific nor too general<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Supporting Sentences<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Follow the topic sentence<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Support the controlling idea in the topic sentence by giving some explanation, description, reason, fact or example<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Maintains unity and coherence of the paragraph with a focus on one main point<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Detail Sentences<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Follow supporting sentences<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Provide detailed information about the controlling idea<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Provides details about the explanation, description, reason, fact or example<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Concluding Sentence<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The last sentence of a paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Sums up a paragraph and often connects the paragraph to the following paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Restates (paraphrases) the topic sentence and usually summarizes the main points in the supporting sentences; commonly begins with transitional words or phrases<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Restated thesis statement<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The first sentence in the conclusion paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Recalls the thesis statement<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Paraphrases the ideas in the thesis statement<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Summary of main points<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- After the restated thesis statement<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Gives a brief summary of main points explained in the body paragraphs<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Mentions main points briefly, does not introduce new information<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Final comment<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- End of conclusion paragraph<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Concludes the essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Gives final impression about the topic, may connect to the hook or general statements in the introduction<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Other<\/strong> Parts<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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In-Text Citation<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Within text of essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Tells readers where support for the thesis comes from<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Includes the family name of author and date, if known<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Reference List<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- At the end of an essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Provides a complete list of materials used to write an essay<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Includes author name, date, title and source name<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Part<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Paragraphs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Introduction Paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– First paragraph of an essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Introduces the topic and the purpose\/thesis of the essay; can include definition of key terms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Often contains a hook to attract the interest of readers, information about a topic that moves from general to more specific, and ends with a thesis statement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Body Paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– After the introduction paragraph and before the conclusion paragraph(s)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Provides main points which are supported by examples, explanations, and external sources<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Contains a topic sentence, supporting sentences with details and a concluding sentence that may link to the next body paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Conclusion Paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– The last paragraph of an essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Summarizes the focus and main points in the body paragraphs; concludes the essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Contains a summary of the thesis and main points, and a final statement; typically moves from specific points to more general<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sentences<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hook<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– The first one or two sentences at the beginning of an essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Provides interesting information about the topic and encourages people to read<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Hooks can be interesting examples or facts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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General Statements<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– After the hook<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Help to introduce the topic and provide background information<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– General topic information that helps readers understand the topic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Thesis Statement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Usually the final sentence of the introduction paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Explains the topic focus (controlling idea) of the essay; gives overview of supporting points<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Unified in terms of the topic; has a specific idea focus and gives enough information without too much detail<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Topic Sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– The first sentence of each body paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Introduces the topic and the controlling idea of the paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Commonly implies that there are several supporting points that follow it; not too specific nor too general<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Supporting Sentences<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Follow the topic sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Support the controlling idea in the topic sentence by giving some explanation, description, reason, fact or example<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Maintains unity and coherence of the paragraph with a focus on one main point<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Detail Sentences<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Follow supporting sentences<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Provide detailed information about the controlling idea<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Provides details about the explanation, description, reason, fact or example<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Concluding Sentence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– The last sentence of a paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Sums up a paragraph and often connects the paragraph to the following paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Restates (paraphrases) the topic sentence and usually summarizes the main points in the supporting sentences; commonly begins with transitional words or phrases<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Restated thesis statement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– The first sentence in the conclusion paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Recalls the thesis statement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Paraphrases the ideas in the thesis statement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Summary of main points<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– After the restated thesis statement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Gives a brief summary of main points explained in the body paragraphs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Mentions main points briefly, does not introduce new information<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Final comment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– End of conclusion paragraph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Concludes the essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Gives final impression about the topic, may connect to the hook or general statements in the introduction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Other<\/strong> Parts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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In-Text Citation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Within text of essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Tells readers where support for the thesis comes from<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Includes the family name of author and date, if known<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Reference List<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– At the end of an essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Provides a complete list of materials used to write an essay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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– Includes author name, date, title and source name<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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