Writing the Introduction and Conclusion
The introductory and concluding paragraphs are often the most difficult to write. A writer needs to know what they're going to say before writing an introduction. Often students sit at the computer with a blank page and try to think of an exciting first sentence and a lead-in for their topic (they way they learned to start an essay). How can this happen if you're not even sure of the thesis statement? Or the direction of the essay? Therefore, just start writing. You can come back to the introduction and conclusion when the rest of the essay is written. When you're ready to write those paragraphs, then follow these tips.
The Introductory & Concluding Paragraphs There are several kinds of introductions and conclusions. The following information presents a general explanation of introductions and conclusions. Introductory paragraphs should be approximately one page long. They move from general information to specific information. Ideas for the introduction: What to AVOID Concluding paragraphs are the opposite from the Introduction. It begins with specific information and leads to a more general point that relates to the reader such as this pyramid: The most common conclusion in academic essays summarizes the main points from the body of the essay and ends with a clincher that leaves a lasting impression on the reader. Beware of ending the essay with a new point. This does not end the essay; it simply confuses your reader.