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Introductions and Conclusions

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1 Introductions and Conclusions
These two paragraphs work hard. Here are ways to develop both.

2 Introductions: Ways to Develop
This first paragraph: Grab the reader’s attention Make a shocking statement Open with a quotation related to your topic Begin with an anecdote (a short story) Create a question ( only one)

3 An Example

4 The shape of an Introduction
The introduction should move from general ideas to specific ideas. General ideas More specific Ideas Thesis statement (the most specific sentence In the Introduction)

5 Conclusions: Ways to Develop
Always restate the thesis statement: Vary the words. Tell an appropriate ending story that sums up your main idea Use a quotation that signifies the main idea If the topic is complex, sum up what you’ve discussed Offer a cluster of examples to help develop the paragraph

6 Conclusions A Conclusion moves from specific ideas to general ideas.
Restate thesis st. Significance of topic Reach a larger audience

7 An Example


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