Exemplification is to offer examples about a certain topic

Exemplification Essay Outline.
Introduction
Exemplification is to offer examples about a certain topic. Writing an illustration paper
thus means providing plenty of examples so as to support an issue. This type of essay uses many
examples to explain, show and or prove an argument. A perfect exemplification essay should not
only in co-operate as many examples as possible to get the point across but also the examples
should be detailed and accurate. Each example should be carefully chosen so as to appeal to the
eyes of the reader and help them understand the overall point of the essay. Well put examples
enhances the essay’s vitality and intensity. Writing such an essay can be intimidating to anyone
who has never tackled it before. This essay will focus on constructing an outline for an
illustrative essay. The essay will employ the use of subtopics and relevant examples. I will use a
topic example of “Almost Perfect Parent” for illustration.
The Introduction
The first place to begin is the introduction. A good introduction normally features two parts; the
“hook”, (the hook is what entices the reader to keep reading your paper) and the thesis
statement. A thesis statement is a small introduction of what your exemplification essay will be
about; it is a quick description of the overall point of the body of the essay. For example, an
introduction of my topic mentioned above would be as follows
“Most people do not agree with their parents growing up, but why, what makes a
perfect parent? Is it unconditional love, or is it just providing for needs? I cannot
tell you what makes a perfect parent, but I can tell you what made my father an
almost perfect parent. In my opinion, I had an outstanding dad that had an
exceptional balance in what it takes to be a perfect father, which I believe takes
three key features. To be a great dad it takes leadership, being a good advisor,
and being a friend.”
As seen above I have introduced my topic and put down the thesis of the paper. This will
help the reader understand what the entire paper is all about.
The Body
After finishing your introduction, you will have to processed to the body portion of the
essay. The length of the body depends on the instructions given by the lecturer. It is
recommended that before writing an exemplification paper, you should organize your
ideas and examples. Planning comes into play when writing the body of the essay; a good
body should look like the example below.
“Leadership is more than being in charge or simply being head of a group.
Leadership is a dedication to doing what it takes to help the people around you
win. Leadership is the acts of General Patton during World War II. As he heard
of American men surrounded by German forces, he did not wait for someone else
to do something, he did not stay by his camp fire during the bitter winter and stay
warm, nor did he rest his mind for a split second. Instead, he jumped to their call
and pushed through snow and mud, leading his men to the aid of his fellow
Americans (“10 Lessons from America’s Greatest Military Leaders”). Leadership
is my dad’s ability to show you the correct way to do things but still give you the
option to make your choice. Leadership is pushing your needs aside for the
benefit of others and is an essential component to an ideal parent, but it is only
the beginning of becoming a great parent.”
All the points should be clearly defined and reinforced with supporting arguments and
examples.
The Conclusion
The last thing that needs to be done is to wrap up your essay. The conclusion involves a
summary of the major topics discussed in the essay. Also, you may want to restate your thesis
but rather than duplicating what you had written you should try and paraphrase it. An example of
my conclusion would be something like this.
To be a great father it takes the dedication to be a leader, the wisdom to be an
advisor, and the heart to be a friend. Although being perfect is impossible, if a
parent pursues these attributes, they will be an incredible parent that can grow
another generation of amazing parents. These characteristics are not easy to
acquire but are well worth it to become an almost perfect parent.
After you have finished your paper, you should go through it to make sure that everything
is well written.
The outline should look as follows.
Introduction
I. Thesis Statement: In my opinion, I had an outstanding dad that had an exceptional
balance in what it takes to be a perfect father, which I believe takes three key features. To
be a great dad it takes leadership, being a good advisor, and being a friend.”
II. Leadership
A. First Main Idea Sentence for First Body Paragraph
B. Supporting Idea Sentence for First Body Paragraph
C. examples for First Body Paragraph
III. Good advisor
A. First Main Idea Sentence for second Body Paragraph
B. Supporting Idea Sentence for second Body Paragraph
C. examples for second Body Paragraph
IV. Being a friend
A. First Main Idea Sentence for third Body Paragraph
B. Supporting Idea Sentence for third Body Paragraph
C. examples for third Body Paragraph
V. Conclusion Paragraph
Creative topics
1. Discuss the impact of the current level of technologies to our culture
2. Examine the impact that the growing number of fast food restaurants have had out
of America.
3. Debate the impact that hoarding has on families.
4. Deliberate the impact that online education has had on traditional education.
5. Converse the impact that businesses feel from social networking
6. Discuss the impact of religion in the modern culture.
7. Should everyone receive free medical care?
8. Is a college degree necessary in the modern society?
9. Should schools enforce any religious beliefs on their students?
10. Are gun regulations tough enough?
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