Once your introduction is complete you now need to write the body of your essay. This is where you prove the statement/point made in your thesis statement. Again, at first it is best to keep it simple, but as you improve as a writer you can become increasingly creative in your use of style and structure.
The simplest way to ensure you support your thesis statement clearly is to limit each paragraph to one supporting point. It is also advisable to ensure that each paragraph contains either a quote from the primary text or a quote from a secondary source which helps support your argument.
For example in an essay about Public transport. Your thesis statement indicated that you would be providing the reader with an argument for the use of public transport. Your body paragraphs could then be broken up as follows:
Paragraph One
Key point: reduces freeway congestion
Supporting quote from secondary source [Remember to reference using the MLA referencing format.
Explain/analyse/discuss your point. This is where your insight into the text will be judged, so avoid overstating the obvious and rather focus on the more subtle aspects of the text.
Paragraph Two
Key point: cost saving for commuters
Supporting quote from secondary source [Remember to reference using the MLA referencing format.]
Explain/analyse/discuss
Paragraph Three
Key point: commuters can work en-route
Supporting quote from secondary source [Remember to reference using the MLA referencing format.]
Explain/analyse/discuss
Etc…
Note how each point made in each paragraph supports the key point made by the thesis statement.
Remember that your quotes should be incorporated into your sentences to ensure that they support your argument and that your paragraphs are made up of full and grammatically correct sentences.
Once you have made all the points you wished to make it is time to conclude your essay.
