Parts of an Essay

I. Introduction
II. Body Paragraph 1
III. Body Paragraph 2
IV. Body Paragraph 3 (optional)
V. Conclusion

Introduction:
 Background
 Thesis (if it is asked for)
 Outline

Body:
 Point
 Example
 Explanation
 Effect/Implication/Link

Conclusion:
 Summary
 Restated Thesis (if it is asked for)
 “Future” Statement

INTRODUCTION
Background:
Recently, there has been a growing concern for/regarding (topic)
In recent years,
Over the past few decades,

This concern/issue has brought about problems, including X and Y.

Thesis:
Despite this undesirable situation, (topic) is beneficial to society.

Outline:
Analyzing X and Y will prove this point.

BODY PARAGRAPH 1
P There are many reasons why (topic) is of value to humanity, one of which is (reason 1).
Exp This/These
Ex For example,
For instance,
To illustrate,
A good example is
Eff Thus,
Hence,
Therefore,
Consequently,
As a result,
It seems clear that
BODY PARAGRAPH 2
P Another reason to say (topic) is offers many advantages is (reason 2).
Exp This/These
Ex For example,
For instance,
To illustrate,
A good example is
Eff Thus,
Hence,
Therefore,
Consequently,
As a result,
It seems clear that

CONCLUSION
Summary:
In conclusion, although (topic) does pose some concerns, it is helpful in ways that far outweigh its drawbacks.
To conclude,

“Future” Statement:
It is recommended that
It is hoped that
It is predicted/projected/expected/forecasted that
To achieve a goal, [For example, “To reverse this trend,”]
If this trend continues, then