essay format

i think there are a few things that should always be present in a good essay, some of these things include, but are not limited to the following:

Introductory paragraph
A. Catches the reader's attention

B. Gives brief background on your topic

C. Begins or ends with the thesis statement

Body
A. Develops, expands, and/or supports the thesis statement

B. Includes a topic sentence for each paragraph

C. Includes supporting details which reinforce the topic sentence.

Concluding paragraph
A. Restates the thesis or sums up the argument.

B. Tells the reader what you think is important to remember about the essay.


The paper should consist of good flow, grammatically correct sentences, and your opinions should have very good support in order to prove your point of the analysis.