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Introductions: 1. Attract The Reader's Attention

The document discusses introductions and conclusions for essays. It states that introductions should attract the reader with a hook, state the focused topic, and include a clear thesis statement indicating the main point and points of discussion. Conclusions should summarize the main points made in the body paragraphs.

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Introductions: 1. Attract The Reader's Attention

The document discusses introductions and conclusions for essays. It states that introductions should attract the reader with a hook, state the focused topic, and include a clear thesis statement indicating the main point and points of discussion. Conclusions should summarize the main points made in the body paragraphs.

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Introductions and conclusions are important components of any essay.

They work to book-end the argument


made in the body paragraphs by first explaining what points will be made (in the introduction) and then
summarizing what points were made (in the conclusion).

Introductions
An introduction is typically the first paragraph of your paper. The goal of your introduction is to let your reader
know what he or she can expect from your paper. While there is no one formula for writing a good introduction,
in general, an introduction should do the following:

1. Attract the Reader’s Attention


Begin your introduction with a "hook" that grabs your reader's attention and introduces the general topic.
Here are some suggestions on how to create a “hook”:

o State an interesting fact or statistic about your topic


o Ask a rhetorical question
o Reveal a common misconception about your topic
o Set the scene of your story: who, when, where, what, why, how?
o Share an anecdote (a humorous short story) that captures your topic

2. State Your Focused Topic


After your “hook”, write a sentence or two about the specific focus of your paper. What is your paper
about? Why is this topic important? This part of the introduction can include background information on
your topic that helps to establish its context.
3. State your Thesis
Finally, include your thesis statement. The kind of thesis you include depends on the type of paper you
are writing, but, in general, your thesis should include:

o your specific topic


o your main point about that topic
o the points of discussion you will include in your paper

Your thesis should be clear, and easy to find. Most often, it is the last sentence of the introduction.

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