Your essay should begin with a distinct introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, followed by several body paragraphs, each of which should offer arguments supporting a claim distinct from that of other paragraphs. The essay should end with a separate concluding paragraph that does not advance new claims, but instead explores your arguments broader implications. For a more extensive explanation of this structure, see Hackers A Writers Reference, available at UAF Rasmuson Library and the UAF Writing Center.
