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==Where is the purpose in an essay== | ==Where is the purpose in an essay== | ||
The purpose is generally found in the introduction. It can consist of several sentences or a whole paragraph. Be sure to check with your instructor on whether or not they want a thesis or a purpose. Purposes are commonly used in academic settings when doing a research paper. | The purpose is generally found in the introduction. It can consist of several sentences or a whole paragraph. Be sure to check with your instructor on whether or not they want a thesis or a purpose. Purposes are commonly used in academic settings when doing a research paper. | ||
==Examples of purpose statements== | ==Examples of purpose statements== | ||
Good purpose statements: | |||
# "This paper examines . . ." | # "This paper examines . . ." | ||
# "The aim of this paper is to . . ." | # "The aim of this paper is to . . ." | ||
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# "The purpose of this paper is twofold: to ___ and ___" | # "The purpose of this paper is twofold: to ___ and ___" | ||
Remember to be specific and precise. Having a broad purpose will make the reader/audience uninterested in your topic. | Remember to be specific and precise. The purpose explains very specifically what the paper will be about. Having a broad purpose will make the reader/audience uninterested in your topic. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||