The Analytical Essay
Introductory Paragraph:
Lead Sentence:
Definition:
Thesis:
Summary of Points:

funnels reader into ideas of essay more & more specifically

introduces topic; leads to thesis establishes parameters of terms used in thesis states purpose of essay; provides evidence of analysis lists the three main points that will develop the thesis; must be grammatically parallel, equal, and dissimilar

Concluding Sentence: sums up Introductory Paragraph

Proof Paragraphs (number will be determined by number of main points):

the details

Topic Sentence:

introduces first main point

Proof A: Expansion:
Context:
Reference:

introduces the subject of the first proof sets up reference; provides the background/circumstances/setting/situation provides material from a source that supports the main point; can be quoted or paraphrased. Only the necessary information should be included. Multiple references can be integrated from different sources or parts of the text, but they must be properly punctuated Demonstrates how this reference supports the point; specifically deals with both elements of thesis. Can be more than one sentence long
Provides some kind of link to next proof

Explanation:
Transition:
Proof B: Expansion:
Context:
Reference:

Explanation:
Transition:
Proof C: Expansion:
Context:
Reference:

Explanation:
Concluding Sentence:

introduces the subject of the first proof sets up reference; provides the background/circumstances/setting/situation provides material from a source that supports the main point; can be quoted or paraphrased. Only the necessary information should be included. Multiple references can be integrated from different sources or parts of the text, but they must be properly punctuated Demonstrates how this reference supports the point; specifically deals with both elements
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