It is the formal presentation of analysis and interpretation. Analysis is the systematic and logical thought process in which the essayist arranges the information in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the phenomenon under investigation beyond mere description. Every essay should have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. The body contains the analysis and the conclusion contains the interpretation. The conclusion, therefore, should never be a brief paragraph tha t merely presents a summary.
Writing styles vary.
Some topics and issues can be dealt with more concisely than others. All essays must use 12 or 10 cpi fonts and standard margins. All essays must be paginated. All essays must be submitted with the author's name, social security number, and telephone number on the cover page or the header of the first page of text. Final examinations and papers will not be returned.