P.E.E.L. Explained

 

Look closer at each element of the P.E.E.L method to understand how this strategy will enable you to master essay writing.

 

 POINT

Your first sentence must state your point. It introduces the topic you’re about to discuss and tells the reader what the paragraph is going to be about.  This is sometimes called the topic sentence.

 

EVIDENCE/EXAMPLES

Support your point with evidence and examples. In the next one or two sentences, give evidence to expand upon and support the point you made. Evidence can include facts, statistics, research findings, quotes from a credible authority or a primary text.

 

EXPLAIN

Where you show understanding by explaining in more detail how and why your evidence supports your point. Your explanation should interpret the evidence for the reader.

 

LINK

The last sentence should reinforce your original point and/or link to the next paragraph. The link sentence can provide a transition to the next topic or paragraph.

 

The Qualities Of A Good Essay

 

Having a P.E.E.L. paragraph structure in one of the main features of an excellent essay.  What are some other features?

 

FOCUS:
The text should be to the point and utilize clear arguments (without skipping over the issues)

 

ORGANIZATION:
Do not rely on improvisation —prepare an outline to have a clear structure of the entire essay before starting to write.

 

WELL SUPPORTED ARGUMENTS:
Having trustworthy sources is essential if you want the readers to believe in what you write about by the time they’re done reading.

 

CLEAR & ARTICULATE STRUCTURE:
Great academic papers have excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation. They are plagiarism free and correctly formatted.

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