Types of Introductions: (Some work only for Achiever, Achievements; some for any including argumentative type thesis)
An introduction can be one to
three paragraphs.
CASE 1: Your introduction is one paragraph. It directly states your thesis, perhaps the subtopics you are going to cover, and/or how you are going to argue/discuss your topic.
CASE 2: Your introduction is one or two paragraphs.
1)You use one of the creative techniques below, A-G, to hook the attention of the reader.
2)By the second paragraph or end of 1st paragraph, you raise and discuss your thesis in light of the creative method you found below.
CASE 3: Your introduction can be up to 3 paragraphs (up to 4 or 5 for the larger, 6-8 page paper).
1)You use one of the creative techniques below, A-G, to hook the attention of the reader. 2)By the second paragraph or end of 1st paragraph, you raise and discuss your thesis in light of the creative method you found below.
3)By the third or so paragraph you present (very briefly) enough history and definitions to allow an average reader to understand what you are talking about.
CREATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR
INTRODUCTIONS
(often written exactly before
stating the thesis at end of that paragraph or in 2nd paragraph)
Technique Sample
intros for the technique
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A) Story/Quote/dramatic, important example Best if you…: If you are creative, have a life experience related to your topic, or know a very dramatic example |
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B) Then and Now Best if you…: If you
are dealing with a thesis that concerns a very dramatic or impressive change |
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C) Controversial Statement Best if you…: You want to make a shocking statement *AND* you MUST HAVE strong proof to counter the initial shock |
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D) What really Happened Best if you…: Know
something most don't/ discover a secret or a hidden truth |
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E) Biographical Fact that plays vital role in Achiever's nature Best if you…: are
doing an Achiever paper, and there are some unique biographical factors for a
person or group that are significant, surprising, amusing, or vital |
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F) Differences/Different point of view/Compare & Contrast Best if you…: If
your topic deals with very different things or arguments with radically
different points of view |
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G) Directly state your thesis Best if you…: If you
are strongest at logic, debate, and progressive reasoning |
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