The Writing

The introduction is your chance to make a good first impression!

The best way to do this is with a good 'Hook' sentence.

 

The Hook: A sentence that pulls the reader in.

• Use one interesting fact or statistic (be ready to back it up).

• Use an anecdote (an account of a particular event or incident).

  • Something relevant (historical of biographical)

  • Humorous

  • A moving story

• Use a quotation (be prepared to analyze/explain it).

• Pose a question.

 

Continuing the Introduction

• If necessary, explain the hook.

• Transition to the thesis.

  • connect hook explanation and/or support to thesis

  • outline your argument

    • academic hypothesis

    • common knowledge on subject

    • personal thought (if appropriate)

Thesis

• One or two sentence summary of what you are arguing.

• Take a stand.

• Be prepared to alter your thesis after writing your paper.

 

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