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{{dc|I}}{{start|n college writing, an essay}} is a piece of writing that presents an argument or perspective on a topic. It typically consists of an [[CompFAQ:Organization/Introduction|introduction]] that presents the main idea or [[CompFAQ:Thesis|thesis]] of the essay, a [[CompFAQ:Organization/Body|body]] that [[CompFAQ/Support|develops and supports]] the thesis with evidence and examples, and a [[CompFAQ:Organization/Conclusion|conclusion]] that summarizes the main points, restates the thesis in a new way, and looks beyond the scope of the essay. Essays can be formal or informal, academic or personal, and can range in length from a few paragraphs to many pages. They are often used as a way for writers to communicate their ideas and opinions on a topic in a clear and persuasive manner. | {{dc|I}}{{start|n college writing, an essay}} is a piece of writing that presents an argument or perspective on a topic. It typically consists of an [[CompFAQ:Organization/Introduction|introduction]] that presents the main idea or [[CompFAQ:Thesis|thesis]] of the essay, a [[CompFAQ:Organization/Body|body]] that [[CompFAQ/Support|develops and supports]] the thesis with evidence and examples, and a [[CompFAQ:Organization/Conclusion|conclusion]] that summarizes the main points, restates the thesis in a new way, and looks beyond the scope of the essay. Essays can be formal or informal, academic or personal, and can range in length from a few paragraphs to many pages. They are often used as a way for writers to communicate their ideas and opinions on a topic in a clear and persuasive manner. | ||
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Overall, the main difference between an essay and a short story is their purpose and structure. Essays are more focused on conveying information or making an argument, while short stories are more focused on telling a story and evoking emotions in the reader. | Overall, the main difference between an essay and a short story is their purpose and structure. Essays are more focused on conveying information or making an argument, while short stories are more focused on telling a story and evoking emotions in the reader. | ||
==Examples== | |||
There are many famous essays that can serve as models or inspirations for your own writing. Indeed, perhaps the best way to become a strong writer is to be a strong reader. Here are a few examples: | There are many famous essays that can serve as models or inspirations for your own writing. Indeed, perhaps the best way to become a strong writer is to be a strong reader. Here are a few examples: | ||
* “[[w:Self-Reliance|Self-Reliance]]” by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This essay encourages readers to rely on their own intuition and beliefs rather than following the crowd. | * “[[w:Self-Reliance|Self-Reliance]]” by Ralph Waldo Emerson: This essay encourages readers to rely on their own intuition and beliefs rather than following the crowd. | ||