In a world dominated by digital communication, writing remains a fundamental skill that shapes our personal and professional lives.
What is an Introduction Paragraph?
°Υ³σ±πβ€―introductory paragraphβ€―should include a general introduction, the thesis statement, 3-4 support sentences. It is a kind of mini-outline for the paper; it tells the reader what theβ€―essayβ€―is about. The last sentence of thisβ€―paragraph must also contain a transitional "hook," which moves the reader to the first paragraphβ€―of the body of the paper.
Regard the paragraph as the unit of organization for your essay. Paragraphs can vary, but they must present a coherent argument unified under a single topic. Lengthy paragraphs usually indicate a lack of structure. Instead, identify the main ideas in the paragraph to see if they make more sense as separate topics in separate paragraphs. Shorter paragraphs usually indicate a lack of substance; you don't have enough evidence or analysis to prove your point.
Develop your idea or integrate the concept into another paragraph. The structure of a paragraph parallels the form of an essay in order and content. Both contain a coherent argument, supporting evidence/analysis, and a conclusion. Specifically, the contents of a paragraph are as follows:
The Topic Sentence serves two functions: first, it functions as the thesis of your paragraph; second, it pushes your essay's thesis forward and presents an arguable point. The topic sentence is usually the first or second sentence of a paragraph. Occasionally, you may find it interesting or necessary to place the topic sentence at the end of the paragraph.
Supporting Evidence/Analysis makes your claim. It would help to find a balance between the evidence you provide (facts, quotations, a summary of events/plot, etc.) and analysis (interpretation of evidence). If your paragraph is evidence-heavy, you haven't presented an argument; if it is analysis-heavy, you haven't adequately supported your claim.
The Conclusion closes your paragraph with a statement that is more than a summary of the contents in the paragraph. Instead, the concluding information provides a final idea that leads to the next step in your argument. The observation is usually the last or second-to-last sentence in the paragraph introduction, the thesis sentence, three-four supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.β€―