How do you write a good introduction and conclusion?
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In the introduction, give a general idea of the issue, question, or ideas you are going to write about. It's especially good if you can get in a "hook" or attention grabber to capture people's interest. For example, "By the year 2060, ninety percent of the country of Bangladesh may be underwater."\nIn the conclusion, summarize your point of view and bring closure to the essay.  \nHere's a website with hints on essay writing.\nhttp://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/
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Your introduction captures the reader's attention and describes what you plan to present in the paper, your research methods, etc.\n\nThe conclusion reiterates and summarizes the points you made and should support your thesis.
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Five paragraphs are easy - 1st is intro, 2nd is your first reason, 3rd is your 2nd reason, 4th is your 3rd reason and the 5th is your conclusion.\n  In the Intro you want to lay out the issue - give "both" sides and then, without using "I" or any other reference to 1st person, explain that the side you are writing about is the "only logical conclusion" (or your words) based on the three reasons below.  Each body paragraph is a reason, which you tie back to the crux question.  You want to give the reason and explain how/why it's an important one.  In the conclusion try to avoid simply re-stating what you've said above - but refer to your arguments.\n       You didn't say if there was to be research involved or if you were to use quotations from texts... I'd still use the same essential format as above, but I would suggest a few modifications.\n     Just so you know, I've been teaching for 7 years.  I completed a couple graduate degrees and always did well on papers, i.e., I'm not talking out of my a**.  Good luck!
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Come up with a general thesis, like "Evil exists because of humans" or something like that. Then find your sources. Write a long paragraph based on the information from each source that pertains to that thesis. Then, put the paragraphs from each source in some sort of order, based on how they flow the best. Then, in between each paragraph, fill in with more paragraphs that combine ideas with one another, so that they flow. If you used, say, 6 sources, you should have about 6 pages by now. Then, read through and fill in points and embellish the ideas that are already there. Voila... 12 pages. Make sure you take snack and rest breaks every 2 hours or so. Good luck!
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This is off Virgina Tech's website:\n\nHow to Write Critiques\n\n   1. Introductions: discuss passage and author\n   2. Summarize author's purpose and main points\n   3. Analyze presentation for:\n          * accuracy\n          * significance\n          * fair interpretation\n          * careful definition of terms\n          * fair use of information\n          * logical arguments \n   4. Agree/Disagree with author's views\n   5. Support with reasons\n   6. Conclusion -- discuss overall validity
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The key to writing an essay is inspiration and structure. Assuming you have a topic, gather what information you can about it, allow your mind to explore the boundaries of that information and see what intersts you about it, then write down a list of those things in th eorder that they appear to be connected. Think of how you can interst your reader in that subject, a catchy title and a few words of introduction. Then work your way through each of your main points (depending on essay length there shouldn't be more than three or four) saying something engaging about each. Now think how you can wrap up what you are saying to finish off with a neat ending. For me the ending always referred back to the introduction in some way and included the words of the title. That brings the whole to a satisfactory conclusion in arounded sort of way. You have posed a question for your reader and and answered it. Try to vary your sentence lengths so as not to be too clunky and keep the language simple. Use of long or obscure words may seem clever at first sight but if they are not in common use can look like bragging - and if you get the wrong meaning of them will only make you look silly. Write in a manner that can be easily read aloud without tripping over or hesitation and you should do well. Good luck - essay writing was my favourite.... And remeber to check your spellings!
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I agree with the poster above, try to come up with an interesting fact about TJ, then weave that into your intro while at the same time introducing what's to come.  Try to pick a fact that you could use at the end to close and summarize in the same way.
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The basic formal essay format is as follows.  Sometimes it varies from place to place, but overall, this is it (I got this from school this past year).\n\nI. Paragraph #1: Introduction\n     A. State your thesis clearly.\n     B. State the first main point to support your thesis.\n     C. State the second supporting point.\n     D. State the third supporting point.  (etc.) \n             (*Do not attempt to include in your opening paragraph all the information you intend to include in your paper.  Indicate only the most important arguments (main points) which will provide support for your thesis.  Your goal should be to inform and persuade your reader in a non-judgemental "voice."  Simply present the facts.)\n          (**Be sure to include background information about your subject.  Answer the questions: what, where, when, who, how (when and where appropriate)\n\nII. Paragraph # 2\n     A. Clearly state your first main point.\n     B. Explain in detail how this information supports your thesis.\n     C. State and explain any sub points (if it is going to take more than two or three sentences to explain a suh point then it is better to make it a separate paragraph.  In that case, use a good transition sentence to tie it all together and to keep an orderly and concise flow to your paper.)\n          (*use this format for all body paragraphs)\n\n\nIII. Final Paragraph: Concluding Paragraph\n     A. Summarize all of the main points (and sub points) of your paper, and then\n     B. Re-state your thesis.  \n\nAlso: Be sure to present only facts, not your personal opinion.  Always check over your work for spelling and grammatical mistakes.  Preferred font: Times New Roman, 12-point type.  Don't italicize, bold, or underline to emphasize your points (unless it is part of an original quote).  Do not use contractions in formal writing.  \n\n\nThose are the basics.  I summed up a few from the paper I got this from, but the stuff I left out is common sense anyway.  Hope this helps!
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What is the actual structure of an essay?\nHere is what the classic Five Paragraph Essay looks like:\n\nParagraph One: The Introduction\n\nIn this section you want to start with a hook: a sentence that will grab your reader's attention and get that reader interested in reading therest of the piece. You will want to give a little information about the points that you will be discussing. An introduction is a guide for the reader: a summary of what the rest of the piece is about. At the end of the first paragraph, you whould have a thesis statement that summarizes the main point that you will make. If you are writing apaper on literature, you will want to include the title, the author and the genre. You also might want to mention your three main points within your thesis. Finally, you might want to consider writing the opening paragraph after you have written the rest of the piece. Why? Because you know what is in the body of the essay and you will be better able to write a good thesis statement at that point. . \n\nParagraph Two: The First Topic \n\nEach body paragraph must begin with a topic sentence. A topic sentence will quickly summarize the content of the body paragraph while also link that body paragraph back to the thesis. Within this body paragrah, you will discuss the evidence you have to support your ideas. Maks sure you correctly cite your sources! Also, be sure to present your information in a logical order. \n\nParagraph Three: The Second Topic \n\nSame as Paragraph Two. Choose one of the topics that you mentioned and write about it. Be sure to cite sources to show that you have been doing research. \n\nParagraph Four: The Third Topic \n\nSame as Paragraphs Two and Three. Choose one of the topics that you mentioned and write about it. Be sure to cite sources to show that you have been doing research. \n\nParagraph Five: The Closing \n\nA conclusion can be just as important as the introduction. Always keep in mind that you are trying to convince your reader of something, and the best way to bring your reader around to your way of thinking is to give the impression that you totally understand this topic and you know what you are talking about. Let your reader know that you are now an expert on this topic. If you can, use the same "language" as in your first "grabbing" sentence so that the first paragraph and this one seem to "frame" your ideas and make them hold together.\n\nWhen you are writing, remember that you should have smooth transition sentences between your paragraphs that help one idea flow into another and thus make the paper easier to read. Don't know how to make a transition sentence? Check with your English teacher for advice.
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I find it best if you can try to open an essay with a question. Get the reader excited about what they are about to read. For example if you are discussing the civil war you ask " Can a nation torn at the seams ever reunite with peace?" Then in your intro. briefly discuss each point that you discuss in the next paragraphs. Then state your purpose, or your topic sentence. Staying with my example..."The United States survived a war that tore down the middle and through the heart using strength and vigilance" Your conclusion is just a re-statement of your topic sentence, or your purpose. So a good conclusion to my civil war paper might be " Despite the harsh feelings shared by the north and the south the United States fought to stay a country United. "\nDon't make it too hard on yourself yet. English is an incredibly difficult language. Putting emotion in your writing will come once you are more comfortable with english.
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no i think you should introduce yourself as in like write up what you are going to talk about in the persasive essay and then iyt will be very esay to start up the paper:)
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I like this pretty basic outline:\nIntroduction\n  a. Lead (something to catch the reader's attention)\n  b. Thesis (main topic of your paper)\n  c. Preview of your main points (example: "dogs are great pets because they are loyal, easy to care for, and inexpensive"\n2-?. Body Paragraphs \n(Here, you put as many body paragraphs as you have main points. Altranate hard evidence with your comments and analysis)\n3. Conclusion\n  a. Restate thesis.\n  b. Closing (a sentence that gives a note of finality and ties it all in)\n\nThis is a pretty basic, highly structured outline. Once you get comfortable, you can be more creative.
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Think back to things you have done in your life. Some things maybe closely related to the school/subject, and some things not. Try to think of lessons, accomplishments, failures, friends, places, ...\n\nThen, try to think of some common thread for an introduction and closing.\n\nThen, write. Be yourself. If it fits in with what the school is looking for, it will help. If it doesn't fit, it won't help.
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The intro of a paper basically summarizes what you're going to say in the body of the paper.  As a professor of mine once said, "Tell them what you're going to tell them (intro), tell them (body), then tell them what you told them (conclusion)".  Obviosly the "them" are the readers of your paper.
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First of all, u need to know exactly what ur gonna write about, set the exact content and organization for it. Start by a catchy intro, a question, anecdote, quotation and so on. Write the intro from general to specific and only mention the exact topic of urs in the last sentence after having talked about the history or such. For every body paragraph, try to do ur best in unfiying the topic about it and metnion it generally in the 1st sentence. Write a good conclusion by giving a suggestion, recommendation, advice or even summarize what u have mentioned in the body par. \nThru doing this u have to take PERFECT care of ur grammar and ur choice of Vocabulary.\nEvery par should not beless than 6 sentences MINIMUM to be of a decent content.
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title ,thesis,opening paragraph do at least one:bold statement of thesis and/or statistic or anecdote to attract reader attention,then topic and thesis,give reader idea how essay organized example I will deal with 3 general subjects - consequences of...,second - an better alternative...third...sucessful solutions...\ndefine a terms \nbody-statement of problem,statement of structure of essay,statement of alternative solutions,arguments in support of proposed solution,arguments answering possible objections,a summary,conclusion or resolution\ntransition between paragraphs should -ilustrate: for example,for instance,consider this \nestablish sequence: a more important objection,a stronger example,the best reason,\nconnect logically: thus,as a result,it follows,so\ncompare/contrast:similarly however\nsummarize: briefly,in short\nend-summarize main points reaffirm position: return to something in introduction,glance at wider implications or an anecdote that illustrates thesis,brief summary\nexamples are graphs statistics analogies real events\nsound argument = premises true and the sylogism valid
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depending on your topic, for any paper you will want to use the classic INTRO/BODY/CONCLUSION... but this expanded version has helped me as I have written papers in college and masters work:\n\nI. Intro your topic. Finish with the 3-5 points of your body (in other words introduce your body's outline)\nII. Body\n  A. Interesting fact #1 + Illustration, research practical applications, etc.\n\n  B. Interesting fact #2 + Illustration, research practical applications, statistics, etc.\n\n  C. Interesting fact #3 + Illustration, research practical applications, etc.\n\nIII. Conclusion (Know where/how to land the paper! ususally you do this first)\n\nSometimes you finish with the final question answered, thought finished, application you liked the most, etc. If you need more help, just respond back...\n\n\nHope this helps...