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Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs
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The Introduction Paragraph
The first paragraph in a paper that introduces your topic and thesis statement
Contains 3 main parts:Attention-Getter / HookLead-inThesis statement
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Attention Getter / Hook
The very first sentence(s) that gets the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more
VERY general introduction of the topic
Some options: Shocking statistic Startling story Quotation Setting the scene Description NO QUESTIONS
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The Lead-in
The sentences between the attention-getter and thesis statement
Helps narrow the topic from general to specific
Acts as a transition between attention-getter and thesis statement
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The Thesis Statement
The most important sentence in the paper
Last sentence of introduction paragraphTells exactly what the paper will be
aboutSometimes, it will present the order of
the supporting material that the paper will be in the paper
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A Visual
Think of the introduction paragraph as an upside down triangle.
General
Specific
Attention Getter
Lead-in
Thesis Statement
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The Conclusion Paragraph
The last paragraph in an essay that neatly wraps up the paper
Contains 3 main partsRestate the thesisLead-outClincher
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Restate the thesis
Summarize the thesis without repeating yourself
The most specific part of the conclusionShould include a transition to indicate
that this is your concluding paragraph
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The Lead-out
Just like the lead-in only backwardsMakes the topic larger to become more
general and less specificSmooths out the conclusion paragraph
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The Clincher
Last sentence of the last paragraphGive the paper finalitySimilar to an attention getter because it
should make the reader think and leave an impression
Most general part of the conclusion paragraph
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A Visual
Think of the Conclusion as a triangle.
General
SpecificRestatement of Thesis
Lead-out
Clincher