Your essay should be around 500 words long. Any longer, and your essay will be difficult to read; any shorter, and it will feel unfinished. Generally, academic essays are structured into several main sections: a brief introduction, one or more supporting examples, a conclusion. The introduction should state the topic of the essay and give a brief overview of the subject. You can use this opportunity to introduce yourself to the reader, explain why you're interested in the topic, and state what role you believe it plays in the overall scheme of things. The body of the essay should include two types of paragraphs: supporting examples and conclusions. Supporting examples are quoted passages from sources that help to explain the topic at hand; they provide evidence that helps to support or contradict your arguments. Conclusions summarize the main points you made in the essay and suggest ways in which the reader can apply these points in their own lives. Finally, the essay should have a clear title page with your name, email address, and the title of the essay. This is also where you should list all of the required files for your assignment. Make sure to save your work as a PDF file before submitting it online.