Essay about the topic; Stem talk explaining why it is important or what it is.

goal is to inform the reader about the topic.

It must have:

An Introduction (hook, background info, thesis statement)

3 Body Paragraphs (Topic Sentence, Example, Explanation, Transition)

Conclusion (Restated thesis statement, summarize main point and ideas, end statement).

cite the sources and create a reference list for any research added to the essay.

in-text citations must follow this format:

• "direct quote from source" (Author/date)
• paraphrased information (Author/Date)
• According to Author (date).....

reference list must follow this format:

Author. Date. Title of Source. URL (website)