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Below is a brief outline of how to best compose an essay on a given topic.

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Writing in MLA and APA style: format guide

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Essay Composition includes the following basic components

Introduction - 1 paragraph

Main Idea or Identified Issue to be discussed in the essay - 1-2 sentences

Body of the Essay - 3-5 paragraphs

Reasons and supporting examples for the middle of the essay - 1 paragraph each

Alternatives offered by the writer as better solutions to the identifies problem and issues - corresponding in the order of presentation ...

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