The most important parts of a paper are the title page, introduction and conclusion, and of course a thesis statement. To make a good impression, a strong introduction is essential. A concise and strong thesis statement at the end of your introduction paragraph, leading on to the rest of the paper, will help the reader follow a clear direction and read a paper that rocks!
The thesis statement introduction paragraph opens the paper. Most people make up their mind about the piece they are reading at the first several sentences, so it needs to be snappy and capture the reader’s attention. It also needs to set up some context and explain to the reader what they are going to read about and why it is relevant and important.
A few sentences can introduce the paper. This should then lead into the thesis statement to end the introduction paragraph. The body of the paper continues to support and argue your statement. Continue reading