Learning English/Academic English

Structure of an essay

mjune.kim 2019. 3. 23. 09:32

길지 않은 아카데믹 에세이(ex. IELTS writing)을 작성할 때 참고할 만한 에세이 구조 입니다.

아래 구조가 정답은 아니지만, 좀 더 쉽게 에세이를 작성하는데 도움이 되니 참고해주세요.


1. Introduction

1 x General history statement

1 x General present day statement

However statement(shows point of contention)

Thesis statement - This essay will + reporting verb + essay Q


2. Body

Topic sentence = topic + main idea

1st supporting sentence

1 x example or quote

2nd supporting sentence(in addition or furthermore)

concluding sentence = paraphrase of topic sentence 


3. Conclusion

Topic sentence = paraphrase of thesis statement

Summary of main body points

Concluding sentences = comment / position / prediction