Example Essays An example essay is simply an essay that provides several examples to support the thesis statement. These examples could be specific incidents, details, or even facts. The purpose of example essays is to further explain the point (thesis statement) the writer is trying to prove. By giving specific examples (i.e. incidents, details, or facts), the writer is able to convey to his/her readers a clear picture of the stated point.

Organization and Structure of an Example Essay The example essay structure follows the rules of a traditional academic essay: beginning with a thesis statement, followed by three supporting points that prove the thesis, and concluding by restating the thesis statement.

Transitions For the first body paragraph of your example essay: One example [noun phrase] . . . Take, for example, An example of [noun phrase] is . . .

Transitions For the second body paragraph of your example essay: Another example of [noun phrase] is . . . An additional example is . . . An second example of [noun phrase] is . . .

Transitions For the last body paragraph of your example essay: A final example of [noun phrase] is . . . Finally, . . .

In the body paragraphs, you may use other specific examples to support your topic sentence. The following words and phrases introduce examples: For example . . . For instance Both phrases have the same meaning. if your sentence begins with for example or for instance, put a comma after these words. If they come at the beginning of the sentence, they must be followed by a complete sentence.

Examples For example, it helps me to study when the lesson is difficult. For instance, I like everything to be neat and tidy. I am very patient with people, too, e.g., children, and senior citizens.

A Virgo Every person has both excellent and awful traits. Most people do not like to be criticized by others. It is good to be honest with yourself. We must admit that we all have both admirable and terrible qualities, and we must like ourselves as we are. If people do not love even a part of themselves, then they are practically dead. In my personality, I have both good and bad traits. I was born under the sign Virgo, and I believe I have some characteristics of people born under this sign.

One example of a great trait of a Virgo that I have is patience. Sometimes I think I am almost too patient, but I have also found that patience helps me in several ways. For example, it helps me to study when the lesson is difficult or boring. Also, if I don't succeed in something, I am willing to try several times. My patience also helps me relax and stay calm. I am very patient with people too e.g. children, senior citizens, and even people who are sick and need a lot of help. I can deal with people who are nervous, angry, and upset and help them to calm down. Some times people take advantages of my patience, however, and I don't like that at all.

Another example of a trait that I have, which is typical of a Virgo, is ambition. I am very ambitious and can't sit in one place for more than ten minutes. If I make up my mind to do something, then I will do anything to meet my goal, no matter how long it takes and how much energy and time will be needed to accomplish it. This is what helped me graduate from high school in three years. I like to do housework, cook, and take care of babies. I also like to work outside my home. I like to be busy all day and have lots of things to do. This makes me happy and satisfied. I hate sitting at home all day doing nothing.

traits too. This ambition can sometimes make them take Finally, like anyone, Virgos have some unpleasant traits too. This ambition can sometimes make them take on more work than they can handle, leading them to strain themselves to a breaking point. Sometimes I take on too much work and then reach a point at which I can do no more. Then I have to rest for a while and regain my strength. Virgos can also be fussy and irritable. I suppose I can be that too sometimes. For instance, I like everything to be neat and tidy, and if someone comes along and causes disorder, I will scold them.

Virgo. My patience and ambition gave me the In conclusion, I am very happy that I am a Virgo. My patience and ambition gave me the confidence I needed to choose to be a psychologist. Since I work hard and can deal with people who have problems, I think I will someday be very successful in this profession. Some people envy me for the kind of personality I have, and that gives me an idea that I am not so bad after all.