Navigation
The introduction is a paragraph that ‘introduces’ the reader to what you are going to be writing about. If you have any unusual or specific keywords or terminology, explain them here to provide clarity for the reader. Remember, this is just the introduction so do not talk in detail about any of your points, that will happen in the main body of the essay (see paragraphs).
In summary it should include the following points:
Your paragraphs are the main body of your essay. It may be helpful to think of each paragraph as a mini essay in that you are introducing the point, explaining it, providing evidence and summarising it. Equally, do not fall into the trap of narrating or ‘telling the story’; keep focussed upon the point you are making. You may find the acrostics below (PEEL and PESEL) helpful in remaining focussed, precise and analytical in your responses.
| Point | make your point |
| Explain | explain your reasoning |
| Evidence | provide the evidence that proves your point |
| Link | link to the question and the next paragraph |
| Point | make your point |
| Explain | explain your reasoning |
| Support | support your point with evidence |
| Evaluate | evaluate your point and evidence |
| Link | link to the next paragraph |
The conclusion is a paragraph that ‘concludes’ or summarises your essay. This will include the main points/conclusions and evidence that you have used. It will not include any new points not mentioned in the essay.
In summary it should include the following points:
This work is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.