Parts of an Academic Paper
This guide provides instruction on the basic building blocks of academic writing including the thesis, introductions and conclusions, and body paragraphs.
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The Building Blocks
While there are multiple genres of academic writing you will be asked to produce while in seminary, they generally share the following building blocks:
- Thesis statement
- Introductory paragraph
- Body paragraphs
- Conclusion
This guide provides definitions and descriptions of the form and function of each of these blocks. For more guidance constructing these blocks or writing within a specific genre, make an appointment with The Scribe or visit one of the guides linked below: