Essay engelska

For example, in a paragraph that describes Okonkwo’s rise and fall in Things Fall Apart, you might begin with something like: “Okonkwo starts out as a poor young man, but then rises to a position of wealth and status.” Develop your ideas as much as possible. Make sure that you include as many details as possible throughout your essay.

Topic sentences signal to readers what a paragraph will discuss. Start each of your paragraphs with a topic sentence so that your instructor will be able to see that your ideas progress in a clear, direct manner. Think of the topic sentence as a way to tell readers what you'll talk about in the rest of the paragraph.

Everything in your essay should be connected to your thesis in a straightforward way. Your instructor will expect to see a well-crafted thesis early on in your essay. Place your thesis at the end of your first paragraph. If you don't understand how to write a thesis, ask your instructor for help.

Use your library’s databases and other resources to find the best information possible for your paper. Good sources to use for English essays include books, articles from scholarly journals, articles from trustworthy news sources (NY Times, Wall Street Journal, etc.), and government or university sponsored web pages.