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The Essay and Essay Development A well-written essay has a logical flow, the structure of an essay is much like that of a paragraph. All essays should have an Introduction, Development section, and a Conclusion. Qualities of a good essay (p46) Internal Structure of an Essay Paragraph Essay Introduction: opening paragraph Its purposes states the topic of the essay. gives background information on the topic. should arouse the reader’s curiosity about or interest in the topic. often indicates the focus, purpose, or direction of the essay. Two parts of the opening paragraph General statements 1.introduce the topic of the essay 2.give a general background of the topic The topic statement 1. states the main idea 2. limits the topic 3. give the topic a focus or even lists the major subtopics that will be discussed in the body 4. may indicate the method of organization 5. is usually the last sentence in the opening para. Ways of opening an essay A quotation Figures or statistics A question or several questions The time and place of the event to be described Relevant background material A definition Practice Recognize the general statements and the topic statement in the following paragraph, and analyze the logical flow. The busy schedules that most adults face from day to day have created a rising health problem in the modern world. Stress affects almost everyone, and can cause a variety of physical disorders, ranging from headaches to stomach ulcers. stress, like a common cold, is a problem that can’t be cured; however, it can be controlled. A person can learn to control tress by setting realistic goals, enjoying a hobby and/or physical exercise, and by maintaining a good, warm relationship with family and friends. Conclusion: ending an essay an important part of an essay. It should show the readers that you have finished and remind them of the main points of the essay. Strategies of ending an essay A summary of the main points of the