Academic Essay Structures & Formats
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2ACADEMIC ESSAY STRUCTURES & FORMATS
Standard American argumentative essays begin with an introduction that gives a main point
(thesis). The thesis is supported by a series of body paragraphs with sub-points, and the
essay ends with a conclusion. Below is a visual representation of this structure, adapted from
the Seattle University Writing Center; on the back is an example of the typical format for an
academic paper.
paper idea diagram
topic: ____________________________
introduction: _________________________________________
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subtopics - supporting arguments:
details:
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conclusion: __________________________________________
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(continued on next page)
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