Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

Great Advice Always have in mind that the reader does not anything about the subject That’s why… You must explain your ideas clearly You must give many example You must avoid using personal pronouns Write “Albert” instead “he” Write “bayonet” instead “it”

DON’T IGNORE THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS Simple Introduction Fact: Many professors read only the introduction and conclusion to grade a student essay DON’T IGNORE THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS

FUNCTIONS OF THE INTRODUCTION THE FIRST FUNCTION OF AN INTRODUCTION IS TO GET AND MAINTAIN AUDIENCE ATTENTION Short story related to the topic (keep it interesting) Famous quotes (related to the topic) Personal experiences (related to the topic) Starling statements and statistics (must be cited=you need to tell me where you found it)

THE SECOND FUNCTION OF THE INTRODUCTION IS TO RELATE THE TOPIC TO THE AUDIENCE (THE READER) Who cares? What does it have to do with me? Why should I care?

THE THIRD FUNCTION OF THE INTRODUCTION IS TO RELATE THE TOPIC TO YOU (THE WRITER) Build credibility I have done… I have read… I have seen…

THE FOURTH FUNCTION OF THE INTRODUCTION IS TO PRESENT YOUR THESIS STATEMENT BE SURE TO ADDRESS THE WRITING PROMPT OR QUESTIONS

FUNCTIONS OF THE CONCLUSION THE FIRST FUNCTION OF THE CONCLUSION IS TO SIGNAL THAT THE END OF THE ESSAY IS NEAR “IN CONCLUSION” POST SUMMARY (BRIEF SUMMARY OF YOUR ESSAY) ORDER MATTERS

THE SECOND FUNCTION OF THE CONCLUSION IS TO REGAIN AUDIENCE ATTENTION Short story related to the topic (keep it interesting) Famous quotes (related to the topic) Personal experiences (related to the topic) Starling statements and statistics (must be cited=you need to tell me where you found it)

THE THIRD FUNCTION IS TO CLINCH MAKE THE FINAL ARGUMENT DON’T INTRODUCE NEW THINGS MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THE END