This document discusses essay structure and outlines the typical parts of an essay: introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction should contain a general statement about the topic and a thesis statement. The body should have multiple paragraphs, each with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. The conclusion restates the main points and leaves the reader with final thoughts. Formal outlines use Roman numerals, capital letters, numbers, and small letters to systematically organize essay content.