How+to+Write+the+Introduction+of+an+Essay


 * What is an introduction paragraph? **
 * Ø An introduction paragraph is the first paragraph of an essay.
 * Ø The purpose of an introduction paragraph is to draw the attention of the readers to the topic of the essay.
 * Ø It includes the main argument and points that will be developed in the essay.
 * Ø The most important part of the introduction is the **thesis statement.**

**What is a thesis statement? **
 * Ø Its function is to tell the reader the main idea of the essay.
 * Ø It often provides a “road map” for the supporting points in the body paragraphs.
 * Ø It is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.

For an effective thesis statement, follow these steps:

1- Make it clear and specific. 2- Do not announce the topic. 3- Do not use the “I” word.

**Introduction Techniques **

1- //General to Specific Technique //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">: You start with a general statement and narrow it down until you reach the thesis statement. This type of introduction is like an inverted pyramid/ a funnel. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2- //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Providing Background Information //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">: You give a brief historical overview or some background information on the topic before the thesis statement. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3- //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Question Technique //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">:In this technique,you ask the reader a provocative question or a series of questions so that they will want to read more to find out the answers. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4- //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Giving Definitions //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">:If the subject is unfamiliar for the reader, you need to define some key terms so that the topic is meaningful for them. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5- //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Giving Statistics or Facts //<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">: In this technique, you provide the reader with interesting statistics or facts so that you attract their attention to the topic of the essay.

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Click ____ for samples in which all techniques are used harmoniously.

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