Statement- Besides your thesis statement (which is the most important statement of your essay and helps you organize your essay), you may make many statements that prove your thesis.

Evidence- For essays involving literature, evidence includes quotes directly from the literature that help develop your statement(s). For arguments, it’s the facts, statistics, and/or research that develop your essay. This is critical to your research.

Examples and/or explanations- In order to shore up your evidence, a quote or research should never be left hanging. It should be followed up with explanation and examples. This demonstrates your understanding and helps your reader further understand your arguments.

S.+E.+X.= Great Analysis

Missing any part of S.E.X. usually leads to an incomplete analysis