Parts of an Essay

A step-by-step overview from finding a research question to finishing your conclusion

• Finding a Research Question
• George Mason University Guide to Finding a Research Question

• Forming a Scientific Hypothesis
• Syed Kabir’s Guide to Formulating a Scientific Hypothesis
• Arizona State University Guide to Hypotheses and Research Questions

• General Structure of an Essay
• University of Kansas Guide to Writing an Outline

• Thesis Statement
• University of Oklahoma Guide to Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
• University of Kansas Guide to Thesis Statements

• Introduction
• University of Leeds Guide to Introductions

• Paragraph Structure and Topic Sentences
• Udemy Guide to Topic Sentences
• University of Indiana Bloomington Guide to Paragraphs and Topic Sentences

• Conclusion
• UNC Chapel Hill Guide to Conclusions
• Harvard University Guide to Conclusions

• Transition Words
• Gallaudet University Guide to Transition Words
• University of Wisconsin Guide to Transitions