英语写作技巧 40-41: Writing Expository

When writing your expository essay, follow these basic steps:

(1) Select a topic: be sure the topic is narrow enough to make it manageable within the space of an essay

(2) Select a method of development: Check through all the methods before you finally settle on the one which will best serve your thesis:

definition| example | compare and contrast |cause and effect | classification| process analysis

(3) Organize the essay:

(4) Write topic sentences:

(5) Write the body paragraphs of the essay: Each body paragraph should develop the primary support covered in that paragraph's topic sentence

(6) Write a paragraph of conclusion: Restate the thesis and divisions of the essay. Bring the essay to an appropriate and effective close

Avoid digressing into new issues