1. Writing an Essay

2. Structure of an Essay Introductory Paragraph Supporting Paragraph 1 Supporting Paragraph 2 Supporting Paragraph 3 Concluding Paragraph

3. For Example

5. Thesis Statement

6. Topic Sentence

9. Concluding Sentence

10. Outline?

11. One important effect of computer technology on higher education is the availability of lecture variety. Development of computer also makes it possible for us to have access to more information via internet and databases Because of computer, higher education today has three major conveniences One more effect of computer technology on higher education is time-saving writing techniques.

12. Because of computer, higher education today has three major conveniences 1.The availability of lecture variety. Digital Video Conferencing Email 2.Access to more information Internet Electronic Databases 3.Time-saving writing techniques Email assignments Improved word processor Paragraph of Classification Paragraph of Exemplification

13. Other Examples

14. I like riding a bicycle. Why?  Healthy  Fun  Environment friendly Improved thesis statement: Riding bicycle is one of my favorite activities because it is healthy, fun and environment friendly

15. Improved thesis statement: Riding bicycle is one of my favorite activities because it is healthy, fun and environment friendly Healthy –Blood circulation –Fresh air Fun –Beautiful view –Meeting people Environment-friendly –No air pollution –No sound pollution

16. Going to the mall is relaxing Why?  People watching  Window shopping  Entertainment place Improved Thesis statement: Because of these three reasons, I enjoy going to the mall: people watching, window shopping and entertainment place

17. Reading is beneficial Why? Smarter Wiser More relaxed/less stressful Improved Thesis Statement: Because of my hobby, reading, I enjoy the benefits of being smarter, wiser, and being less stressful