- 1). Determine the specific chemistry topic you want to write about. The essay could be about an experiment you've done personally or a description of a well-known chemical process. Either way, gather as many details as possible in order to present a more complete essay.
- 2). Consider your audience. Once you've gathered all of the details, consider which details are most appropriate for your audience. If you're writing a general overview of a chemical process for a class, it's best not to go into specific details; on the other hand, if the essay is examining a minute detail for a scientific journal, you should include as much detail as you can.
- 3). Draft a general outline. Think about how the essay will flow before you write it so that your ideas flow smoothly. An analytical essay should have an introductory paragraph, at least three body paragraphs and a conclusion. The outline should include a sentence or two description about the information included in each paragraph.
- 4). Write the introduction. The primary purpose of the introduction is to convey a clear thesis statement. If you're summarizing a well-known chemistry fact, you should say what it is; if you think you've discovered something new or are simply performing experiments, state the results at the beginning.
- 5). Construct body paragraphs. Ideally, each paragraph should have the same structure: presentation of a fact or data, an explanation of how you gathered the information and an explanation of the significance of the information.
- 6). Finish with the concluding paragraph. The conclusion shouldn't include new information; instead, it should be a summary of the information covered in the body of the essay and a re-statement of the thesis.
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