In this essay I will be talking about...
yes because there is a rule for indenting and that rule states that you indent every paragraph or else its wrong
a single idea or topic
Section should be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence or paragraph, if it is a proper noun (specifically naming something) or if it is part of a trademark.
Each perspective should be defined in its own body paragraph. Basically all you have to do is write one perspective per paragraph.
A deductive paragraph is a paragraph in which the topic sentence is stated first. The first sentence of a deductive paragraph should be the topic sentence.
The beginning of every paragraph should be indented in all formal writing.
The purpose of the paragraph should be explained in every paragraph you write.
unity
yes because there is a rule for indenting and that rule states that you indent every paragraph or else its wrong
You should begin a body paragraph for an essay with a clear beginning, and transitional statement.
Topic sentence
You do not have to underline it. A new paragraph should start on a new line and the first line may be indented, but this is optional.
yes
No. Your thesis statement should be in the introduction part of your paper. Your thesis sets the tone and argument for the rest of your paper. You should have points in every paragraph that back up and prove your thesis, but you should not restate it in every paragraph. This would be bad writing for academic puropses, and excessively repetative.
The closing paragraph should consist of a thumbnail sketch of the above, and nothing else.
if you were "smart" and read ed the first letter in every paragraph you'll find the answer
The decorative symbol at the beginning of a paragraph is called a pilcrow or paragraph mark. It is usually used to indicate a new paragraph in a written text.