Introduction and Conclusions

Introductions and Conclusions

by Chris Storrs-Fox

Introductions​

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Open Ended

What is the purpose of an introduction to an essay?

What does it usually include?

​What's in an introduction?

• ​Background information (General)

• ​Scope of discussion (Specific)

• ​Definition of key terms (if required)

• ​Thesis statement

• ​Structuring sentence

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outlines the position of the writer (stance) on the topic under discussion

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introduces the general topic of the essay