Both essays may have a thesis, but it would be most critical in the personal statement. If this seems complicated, remember that your essays will evolve over the course of multiple drafts.

Guided Practice In each sample paragraph below, one or more strategies are used to introduce or conclude an essay concerning the topic "a favorite vacation." Read the paragraphs. Then click on one or ...

Opinion Chalmers’ essay upends Friedman’s thesis The treasurer is proposing a model of capitalism underpinned by social values that are being increasingly demanded of governments and business ...