Introductions and Conclusions How to Make Them Work For YOU! Once Upon a Time.... AND The End!
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Introductions and
ConclusionsHow to Make Them Work
For YOU!
Once Upon a Time....ANDThe End!
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Purposes for Introductions
The opening/introduction grabs the reader’s attention. clearly implies an organizational structure of
the paper. is connected to the body of the writing and is
a clear lead-in to the main idea or thesis. includes a thesis that is stated or implied.
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Strategies for Introductions/Leads
A writer may begin with
anecdote or scenario (a brief story that captures the essence of the issue or situation)
A brief history/overview
5 W’s of situation or issue and maybe an H
an interesting fact
an description
taking a stand
a contrasting situation
a combination of the above list
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Some Leads to Avoid
Definition’s
Question’s
A cliché (e.g., We have all heard the expression, “Better safe than sorry.” But is that true of today’s airline security procedures? )
A unfocused lead (“Adoption programs in this country have some flaws. They are not completely bad, but they need to be dealt with. There are a couple of things I am concerned about, even though, overall, adoption is a good thing.”)
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Do Not Start With...
In my opinion...
In this paper I will...
The purpose of this essay is to...
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Do not forget to add to the introduction:
Opening Sentence Start your paper with a general statement about
your topic that catches the reader’s attention, a relevant quotation, anecdote, fascinating fact, definition, the position opposing one you will take, or a dilemma that needs a solution.
Context Provide the information the reader will need to
understand the topic.Thesis Statement State your arguable position on the topic that you
will support with evidence in your body paragraphs.
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Conclusions
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Purposes of Conclusions
The ending/conclusion
clearly connects introduction and body of the paper with insightful comments or analysis.
wraps up the writing and gives the reader something to think about.
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Conclusion Strategies
A writer may end with
a call to action
a generalization from
given information
a self-reflection
a response to a “so what?” question
a combination of the above list
an “echo” from the beginning of piece
a quotation
an anecdote
an interesting fact
a prediction
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Concluding paragraph:
This paragraph should include the following:
1. tell the reader what they can do about the issue or give a prediction to what could happen
2. a restatement of the thesis statement, using some of the original language or language that "echoes" the original language. (The restatement, however, must not be a duplicate thesis statement.)
3. a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end.
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