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Introduction and Conclusion

The document discusses introductions and conclusions for essays. It provides tips for writing introductions, including attracting the reader, stating the focused topic, and including a thesis statement. It also provides tips for writing conclusions, such as restating the thesis, summarizing supporting points, and discussing the significance of the argument.

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Introduction and Conclusion

The document discusses introductions and conclusions for essays. It provides tips for writing introductions, including attracting the reader, stating the focused topic, and including a thesis statement. It also provides tips for writing conclusions, such as restating the thesis, summarizing supporting points, and discussing the significance of the argument.

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Introduction and Conclusion

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.

Sample Introduction

Conclusion

A conclusion works to remind your reader of the main points of your paper and summarizes what

you want your reader to “take away” from your discussion. Consider these tips when writing

your conclusion:

 Begin with your rephrased thesis statement to remind your reader of the point of your

paper.

 Summarize the points you made in your paper and show how they support your

argument; tie all the pieces of your paper together.


 Tell your reader what the significance of your argument might be. Why is the discussion

important? Do you want your reader to think differently, question something, or perform

some action? Make a recommendation of what your reader should "do" with the

information you just gave them, or share the importance of the topic.

Sample Conclusion

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