This lesson focuses on the introduction and conclusion of the article
In the completion of all academic writing three essential components must be achieved.
- A clear understanding of the research topic undertaken and why.
- What information, data, learning informed the research and findings.
- A conclusion restating objective and connecting findings.
Introductions & Conclusions
Introductions and conclusions are important components of any essay. They work to book-end the argument made in the body paragraphs by first explaining what points will be made (in the introduction) and then summarizing what points were made (in the conclusion).
About Introductions:
- Attract the Reader’s Attention
- State Your Focused Topic
- State your Thesis
About Conclusions:
- Begin with your rephrased thesis statement to remind your reader of the point of your paper.
- Summarize the points you made in your paper and show how they support your argument; tie all the pieces of your paper together.
- Tell your reader what the significance of your argument might be. Why is the discussion important? Do you want your reader to think differently, question something, or perform some action? Make a recommendation of what your reader should “do” with the information you just gave them, or share the importance of the topic.
These are all very useful methods when writing about critical topics and I found them very productive 🙂