How to Write an Essay
... Nwankwo “How to Write an Essay” An essay can have many purposes, but the basic structure is the same no matter what. Every essay must have a topic, or a reason for being written. The essay must then have an introduction and a conclusion stating the thesis, or main idea, of the essay. The first step in writing an essay is to for one to organize his/her ideas. ... After this, since the planned information is now present in the essay, is the second step in writing an essay. ... The thesis statement tells the reader what the essay will be about, and what point the author will be making.