An essay is a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculative, or interpretative.
I. Topic / Title
II. Introduction of Essay
A. Write a few sentences that lead into the main point of your essay
B. End the paragraph with your thesis statement (3 main points you are going to support)
1. First point in thesis
2. Second point in thesis
3. Third point in thesis
III. Body of Essay
A. Topic One - First Point in Thesis
1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence
2. Have at least five sentences
B. Topic Two - Second Point in Thesis
1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence
2. Have at least five sentences
C. Topic Three - Third Point in Thesis
1. Support your point with either quotations or solid evidence
2. Have at least five sentences
IV. Conclusion
A. Write a few sentences summarizing your essay
B. Restate your thesis and how you proved your point
Once you fill in the blanks to this outline with your topic and information, the rest is easy. Make sure to check your spelling and punctuation, and then you're good to go.
Potential Essay Topic: "Birth rates are falling in developed countries. There is one simple reason for this - young people nowadays are just too selfish and too self-centered to have children. And this is particularly true of women". To what extent do you agree with this view? Support your argument with relevant readings and evidence.
