Essay Structure/Organization

Definition

Essay structure refers to the organization and arrangement of ideas within an essay. It includes elements such as introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, thesis statement, topic sentences, transitions, and logical flow.

Related terms

Thesis Statement:

A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay.

Topic Sentences: Topic sentences are sentences that introduce the main idea of each paragraph in an essay.

Transitions:

Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help create coherence between sentences and paragraphs in an essay.