Argument, counter argument and persuasion are the foundation of the essay. Writers must be able to clearly state a point of view, develop an argument to support that view and persuade an audience to consider the stand taken. While writing an essay writers may decide to use any number of writing and thinking strategies to enhance the clarity and percision of the text. The Essay Format Essays have a very basic format consisting of an introduction , a body and a conclusion . The introduction presents the title and the topic but most important it announces how the topic will be approached.
Essays deal with issues and questions.
They present a point of view, take a stand or raise a question and attempt to answer it. The body of the essay elaborates the point of view established in the introduction. Elaboration is achieved by developing arguments and reasons which defend the position taken and explain it in detail. In order to write an effective essay you must believe strongly in the position you decide to take. Rewrite the introduction as required.