Question
Which element should be included in the body paragraphs of a research essay?
background information
summary of main points
engaging hook
topic sentence
background information
summary of main points
engaging hook
topic sentence
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In the body paragraphs of a research essay, the element that should be included is the **topic sentence**.
The topic sentence serves as the main idea of each paragraph, guiding the reader on what to expect in that section and linking back to the thesis statement. While background information can be relevant in certain paragraphs (especially in introductory or context-setting sections), it is not specifically required for every body paragraph. A summary of main points is typically reserved for the conclusion, and an engaging hook is primarily used in the introduction to grab the reader's attention.
The topic sentence serves as the main idea of each paragraph, guiding the reader on what to expect in that section and linking back to the thesis statement. While background information can be relevant in certain paragraphs (especially in introductory or context-setting sections), it is not specifically required for every body paragraph. A summary of main points is typically reserved for the conclusion, and an engaging hook is primarily used in the introduction to grab the reader's attention.