How to Make a Bold Introduction
An introduction of a paper is usually about three sentences long and describes the purpose of the paper. Introductions are short but very important in defining the direction of the paper and convincing readers to continue reading. Although writing an introduction may seem intimidating at first, it is actually a straightforward process. This article describes how to make a bold introduction.
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Write the thesis first. The thesis is the meaning behind the paper, so it's best to formulate the thesis sentence prior to writing the introductory sentences.
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Start strong. The first sentence should entice the reader to continue. Typical gimmicks used to draw in the reader include quotations, interesting facts, personal stories or humor, among many others. Bold introductions may include unbelievable statistics or amazing facts that will make the reader interested in finding out more. To come up with a strong opening, note any interesting information while researching the paper for use in the first sentence.
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Use a tie-in for the second sentence of the introduction - that is, tie the interesting first sentence to the thesis.
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State the thesis. The thesis of the paper is the last sentence of the introduction.
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Make sure that the introduction identifies a clear topic. Revise if the topic is not immediately clear.
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Avoid redundancies. Since an introduction is short, repeating shouldn't be a problem. Make sure that it's simple, clear-cut and straightforward.
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Check spelling and grammar to eliminate senseless errors that would ruin a bold introduction. Nothing turns readers off more than misspellings and poor grammar.
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