Why do we need introductions? Transport your reader from their own lives into the “place” of your analysis From 2013 United States to ancient India Make a good first impression Make your readers want to read your paper Serve as a roadmap for your paper

Good Introductions follow ANT Attention-getter should draw the reader in; the theme of the attention-getter should match the thesis Necessary information should transport your reader to the world of your research topic Thesis statement is the argument of the paper that needs to be supported by everything that follows

Attention-getters… Open your introduction with an attention grabber An intriguing example A provocative quote A thought provoking question An interesting fact A definition or explanation relevant to your topic A thought provoking anecdote (that is, a brief story)

Necessary information… Every introduction must include: The name of your topic A brief description of your topic

Thesis Statements… Most of you have written the first sentence of your thesis statement Your second thesis sentence should refer to the literature excerpt which you have explicated The excerpt contains literary elements The excerpt demonstrates Hindu beliefs The Thesis Statement should be at the very end of your introduction paragraph

Why do we need conclusions? Just as the introduction transports your reader from their own lives into the “place” of your analysis, the conclusion bridges the reader back to their daily lives From your research paper to Cohasset High School Make a good final impression Summarize your thoughts Demonstrate the importance of your ideas

Conclusion Strategies Include a brief summary of the essay’s main points and do one of the following: Play the “So What” and “Why Should Anybody Care” game Propose a solution or further action to be taken Make a warning Propose additional questions to be asked

Conclusion Don’ts DO NOT Copy your thesis word for word (verbatim) into your conclusion DO NOT Introduce a new idea or supporting reason in your conclusion DO NOT Make sentimental or emotional appeals DO NOT Include evidence (detailed examples or quotes) that should be in a body paragraph

“So What” in your Conclusion Can you connect this topic to events in the world today? In your school? In your community? In your state or country? Internationally? Did this unit give you any insights into a different religion? What are the positive aspects of Hinduism? How might those positive aspects influence our world today?