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Writing A Good Intro

The introduction paragraph should announce the main point that will be developed in the body of the essay. It typically consists of a single paragraph that ends with a thesis statement. Writers have flexibility in when they write the introduction - some prefer to do it after drafting the body. When writing an introduction, authors should consider their audience and use an engaging tone. Introductions aim to hook readers and set up ideas that will be supported later on. Effective introductions can start with a dramatic event, question, contrast, or other technique to engage readers from the beginning.

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Writing A Good Intro

The introduction paragraph should announce the main point that will be developed in the body of the essay. It typically consists of a single paragraph that ends with a thesis statement. Writers have flexibility in when they write the introduction - some prefer to do it after drafting the body. When writing an introduction, authors should consider their audience and use an engaging tone. Introductions aim to hook readers and set up ideas that will be supported later on. Effective introductions can start with a dramatic event, question, contrast, or other technique to engage readers from the beginning.

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Introduction Paragraphs

The introduction announces the main point the body of the essay will later develop. For most writing assignments, your introduction will be a single paragraph that will conclude with your thesis. Remember, you can always go back and edit the introduction and thesis if the focus of your paper changes during the writing process. Some writers even prefer to write the introduction after the body of the paper is done. When writing your introduction, consider the following issues:

Who is the likely audience? Do you think your introduction will appeal to that audience? What personality does the writer project? Is the authors tone suitable for the subject and the audience? Remember, the introduction is where the author should hook his/her audience, so is the introduction interesting? Informative? Does the introduction flow smoothly into the paper? Does it introduce ideas that will be supported throughout the body of the paper?

Here are a few options for making the most of your introduction:

Start with a dramatic incident Start by telling a story Start with a contrast Start by setting the scene Start with a question Start with a description Start with unusual facts and figures Start with a definition (though this doesnt necessarily require quoting a dictionary paraphrase or create your own definition) Start with a quotation Start with a brief historical background

Remember to gear your writing towards your audience, avoid clichs, make sure your point is expressed clearly, and explain the body of your essay. This is your chance to hook the readers; you need to keep their interest and avoid confusing them. See the Writing Centers handout on thesis statements for further ideas.

Source: OHare, Frank and Dean Memering. The Writers Work. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1990. Hacker, Diana. A Pocket Style Manual. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2000.

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