The Magic Formula

What do  you know?

The Hook

Just get started

• State something general about the topic.
• Write a few sentences to give some context/background.
• Set up the significance of the topic.

Thesis statement

• States the points that will be covered in the correct order
• Uses thesis language
• Explains the "so what"/ purpose of the essay

Transitions

• Indicate to the reader you are moving forward
• Helps connect ideas for the reader
• Gives a sense of organization and flow to the content
• Adds length!

Body Paragraphs

• Repeat the formula
• Add supporting evidence/research/details
• Give examples
• Make connections

The Myth

Keep the Flow

The Secret to Longer Papers

• Include more details, examples, research
• Add quotes!
• Add block quotes!
• 60/40 rule

Come to a Conclusion

• Don't just repeat the introduction
• Restate your points in a new way
• Add a perspective that the reader should have now that they've read your paper
• DROP THE MIC!!!
• A-HA!!! moment
• DROP THE MIC!!!

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