The "Elements of the Academic Essay" is a taxonomy of academic writing by Gordon Harvey. It identifies the key components of academic writing across the disciplines and has been widely influential. Below is a complete list (with descriptions).
- Thesis
- Motive
- Evidence
- Analysis
- Keyterms
- Structure
- Stitching
- Sources
- Reflecting
- Orienting
- Stance
- Style
- Title
See also: Argument.
