The Intro/Conclusion

The Intro The attention-getter: Provides some start to the intro that draws the reader into your paper. Humor Statistic/Fact Unexpected information SHORT anecdote Does not need to be outrageously shocking… simply work on something that will grab attention

The Intro Assertion: What is your stance? Preview: What is to come This is your thesis statement Be clear about your claim Avoid the definition… this is just the intro to your topic Preview: What is to come Introduce the reader to the different points you will make Ties back to your 3 body paragraphs Follow the order of your paper

The conclusion Create a summary statement: Restate your thesis Restates the key points for the readers Restate your thesis “This is why…” Makes your overall point emphasized, clear The Clincher Leave the reader with a final thought that will make them think

Some notes on sentences… “I think, I believe, I feel” Be clear and concise Use less words, adjectives Separate your long sentences into multiple sentences

Proper Grammar Avoid trying to fit too much info into the beginning of the sentence Think: what is my focus Before: While I was walking down the street on a day that was sunny, I ran into an old friend. After: I ran into an old friend as I was walking down the street one sunny day. The passive voice The ball was thrown to Tom vs. Jeff threw the ball to Tom. The comma splice Example: I saw a movie, Tom saw a play. Make certain your sentence IS a sentence Subject and verb must be accounted for Periods can add emphasis, but use them correctly.