There is the introduction, the body and the conclusion.
The introduction
This section introduces the reader to your topic. It provides a brief summary of the topic, its relevance and its purpose. Most importantly, it contains a brief statement that gives the reader the main agenda of the essay. This statement is commonly referred to as the thesis statement. Thesis statement serves the following purposes; Informs the reader of your topic. Identifies the limits of your essay in regards to the topic and lastly suggests what the reader should expect. It is critical to note that the thesis as part of the introduction must be a subject of interest to the targeted audience.
The body
The writer discusses his agenda within this phase. The states his opinion using well structures topic sentences and then proceeds to use facts, data, statistics and quotes to substantiate their point of view. Moreover, writers can also use examples whether hypothetical situations or real life examples to deliver the point. To strengthen the point being put across, concession statements can come in handy. These statements give an opposing point of view contrary to what you are trying to communicate. However, cleverly providing evidence to refute their stand improves the credibility of your point of view. Remember to use transitional verbs to create