Description
The long essay would be a traditional
essay that typically five paragraphs long. The first paragraph should
introduce the topic and state the student’s position / answer to the
question. It should contain between three-five (3-5) complete sentences,
including the thesis statement for the essay. The second, third, and
fourth paragraphs are the body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should
contain between three-five (3-5) sentences, including the topic sentence
(first sentence of the body paragraph, states a main point that
supports the thesis) and at least two-three (2-3) specific examples per
main point. The fifth and final paragraph should begin with a
restatement of the thesis. It should be three-five (3-5) complete
sentences, and include a brief summary/conclusion of the student’s
answer to the essay question. It is essential, particularly in the
survey courses, for students to provide citations and footnotes for
their work in untimed exams. Citations must adhere to the Chicago Style
format but perfection is not expected.
