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All essays should follow MLA format using Century Schoolbook, Garamond, Arial, or Times New Roman font in size 12.
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Essay Types
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What is a Thesis Statement?A thesis statement is a single, grammatically correct sentence which states the premise of your paper.
On Essay formats: Do not think in terms of essay formats and the "five paragraph essay". Think in terms of "parts" or "sections". Each section will take as many paragraphs as necessary to throughly cover the point being made. If it helps you to use a previously learned essay format, fine. Just know when to start a new paragraph and don't cram several paragraphs of info into one, giant paragraph because you're stuck in the "5 paragraph" mode. Sample Thesis statements:
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