1. IntrosConcls.pptx

2. Introductions and Conclusions
Bookends to a well-organized
bookshelf
See: Strategies for Successful Writing. 6: Canadian Edition. pp ,95-98.
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3. Don’t let this happen to your reader.
Introductions pp , 95-98
Don’t let this happen to your reader.

4. Hint: Write your introduction AFTER you have written your essay, You can’t introduce something until you know what that is.

5. Structure * Illustration, Evidence, Reasons, Argument Sentence Content
Paragraph
Essay 1
Subject
What’s your point?
Topic Sentence
What to tell
Introduction 2
Verb
Prove it to me.
Do something.
Body Sentences
Tell
Body* 3
Completion
So what?
Conclusion/Transition
Why told
Conclusion

7. Functions See pp. 96 – 98. Acquaints, interests the reader
Announces topic
May state thesis
Sets tone
Gives background
Blueprints or shows plan
Creates unity
Create a context - prepares the reader

8. Introductions to avoid
“In this paper I intend to …”
“I have always been interested in …”
“Wars have always afflicted mankind.”
“As you may know …”
“In the modern world of today…”
The topic I have chosen to …”

10. Hooks Say something related to the topic.
Thesis
Definition
Quotation
Anecdote or personal experience
Arresting statement
Interesting detail(s)
Question
Historical review

12. Conclusions pp

13. Purpose
Signal completion of discussion
Reinforce purpose of the paper

14. Reinforce purpose To inform: Give a summary.
To illustrate: End with a thought or question.
To persuade: Could include
* Warnings
* Recommendations
* Hopes

15. Cautions No new material. Don’t start in a new direction.
Don’t tack on an ending because it’s late and the paper is due. Leave yourself time.
Don’t apologize. Remain confident and assured.
Don’t moralize.

16. Cautions (cont’d) Don’t simply restate your introduction.
Don’t conclude more than you reasonably can from the evidence.

17. Types of Conclusions See pp. 99- 101.
Restatement of thesis
Summary
Question
Quotation
Ironic twist or surprising observation
Clever or lighthearted ending

18. Suggestions (cont’d.) Personal challenge Recommendation or hope
Personal reaction
Suggest future study or research.
Discuss the paper’s significance.
Echo the introduction in format or shape.
Avoid qualifiers.