Essay – can money buy happiness
Essay Topic. Can money buy Happiness
Need and Outlin
Need a Draft and final Copy.
6 Paragrapghs
OUTLINE EXAMPLE
Introduction:
Thesis (Tentative):
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence:
Evidence:
Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence:
Evidence:
Body Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence:
Evidence:
Conclusion:
Talk about fairness and treatment of employees.
The number of paragraphs you have will depend on the length of your paper. You may have more than 6 paragraphs but not less.
Your introduction and conclusion paragraphs should be about 5 sentences long and no longer than ¾ of a page.
Your body paragraphs should be about 175 words or more but usually no longer than ¾ of a page
Introduction (1st paragraph):
Include a hook/attention getter to get your reader’s attention – 1st sentence of the essay
Introduce your topic and get the reader interested
Describe what the paper will be about but don’t announce (Don’t write…my paper will be about…will discuss)
Describe why the topic is important (either to you or society in general or both)
State general ideas – do not get too specific in the introduction
DO NOT tell everything in the introduction – save something for the body
Include your thesis statement (the last sentence of your introduction)
Body (middle 2 or more paragraphs):
This is the most important section of the paper. It is the core of the paper.
In one paragraph, you will present your reasons for your position and back them up with evidence.
In another paragraph, you will discuss the counterarguments and your reactions to them.
Say all that you want to say about your topic
Describe and explain the topic in detail
Make sure the paper flows between paragraphs
Use transitional topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph
Use concluding sentences to wrap up each paragraph
Conclusion (last paragraph):
Paraphrase the main idea of your paper
Include a closing statement of some kind (here are some ideas – depends on topic/purpose of essay):
Evoke a vivid image
Offer a plan of action for the future
Leave the reader with a thought provoking statement
Ask a question to make readers continue thinking about your paper
End with a warning
DO NOT include new information about your topic
DO NOT include general facts – not too impressive after reading the paper
DO NOT apologize for your views (If you apologize, you take away all your credibility)
