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In general terms, the introduction states the intention, while the conclusion defines the achievement of an essay. Together they constitute the frame for your paper, providing the first and last opportunities to convince your reader of its value. Because they occupy such rhetorically important positions in the structure of your paper, the introduction and conclusion should be crafted with care.  \nThere is no single formula for writing introductions and conclusions. The strategy you adopt will depend on the nature of the assignment, the conventions ofthe academic discipline, and the internal imperatives of your particular argument. But the introduction and conclusion do typically accomplish certain things. They define the scope and focus of an essay. They situate your main point in a larger context. And they help your reader understand the value of your argument.  \nTHE INTRODUCTION   \nThe introduction typically serves several purposes:  \ny It sets the tone for your paper.  \nRemember that when you write the introduction, you are introducing not only your argument, but also yourself, the author. What kind of persona do you want to project? Presumably, you do not want to come across as dogmatic, impatient, or hostile toward your subject or others who have written about it. This kind of stance will likely alienate a reader, who may choose simply to stop reading. In academic writing, it is much more effective to present yourself as a thoughtful writer who has a good command of the subject, who can acknowledge complexity and nuance, who has made reasonable judgments on the basis of textual or factual evidence, and who is aware of alternative interpretations. In any case, the tone of the introduction is an important part ofany strategy of persuasion.  \ny It identifies and limits your subject.  \nYour introduction tells a reader what you are writing about and defines the scope of your inquiry.  \ny It orients your reader by explaining the specific context and rationale for your argument.  \nYour reader looks to the introduction not only for the thesis statement or central idea, but also for orientation within the chosen area of inquiry. Take care, therefore, to provide any background or context that will help your reader understand how your work fits into the larger picture, and why it matters. Locate your work on the conceptual map.  \ny It presents your thesis or central claim about your subject.  \nThere is no absolute rule on the length and placement of the thesis statement. But a good rule of thumb for a short (5-page) paper is to state the thesis in one or two sentences at the end of the first paragraph.  \ny It engages your reader's attention and persuades her to keep reading.  \nYour introduction should present an original thesis on a significant topic within a welldefined subject area. But there are different ways of accomplishing this in an engaging way. For example, you might approach your topic by  \ny moving from the specific to the general: use an anecdote, quotation, fact, or textual detail that illustrates the larger issues  \ny moving from the general to the specific: first present a somewhat wider view* of the subject, then focus in on the particular area of inquiry.  \n*Take care, however, that the “wide view” does not become an occasion for windy generality and vague abstraction. The wide view should itself be focused, concrete, and directly relevant to your particular topic. [See below,“Formulaic Introductions”]  \ny posing a significant question or problem that serves to focus your inquiry  \ny challenging a commonplace interpretation  \ny Sometimes, especially in longer essays, the introduction describes the structure of your  \nessay.  \nA brief overview of the organization of your paper can help prepare your reader to follow your argument.  \nThe Challenge of Writing the Introduction  \nWriti","cbCain6ejm5KKMw8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain6ejm5KKMw8","pdf",79963,"English","# The Role of Introductions & Conclusions\n## Functions of an Introduction\n## The Challenge of Writing the Introduction\n## Revision and Planning Tips","[{\"question\":\"What is the overall purpose of introductions and conclusions in an essay?\",\"answer\":\"They provide the frame of the paper by stating the writer’s intention and by defining the achievement of the essay, helping persuade the reader of the argument’s value.\"},{\"question\":\"What key purposes does an introduction typically serve?\",\"answer\":\"It sets the tone, identifies and limits the subject, orients the reader with context and rationale, presents the thesis or central claim, and engages the reader to keep reading.\"},{\"question\":\"How can a writer prepare to draft an introduction effectively?\",\"answer\":\"By studying materials, taking notes, gathering evidence, organizing ideas, and proposing a possible line of argument before drafting.\"}]","Introductions & Conclusions - Writing Guidance | PDF",1790080695]