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Introductions and Conclusions

In the end, it was the beginning. In the beginning, it was the end. Introductions and Conclusions. Introductions. Draw the reader into the essay. Provide necessary context. Establish the topic of the essay. . Traditional Introductions. Attention Grabber (draws the reader in)

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Introductions and Conclusions

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  1. In the end, it was the beginning. In the beginning, it was the end. Introductions and Conclusions

  2. Introductions • Draw the reader into the essay. • Provide necessary context. • Establish the topic of the essay.

  3. Traditional Introductions • Attention Grabber (draws the reader in) • Link (provides context) • Thesis (establishes the topic) • Other ways/ other methods?

  4. Purpose/ Audience • How would your introduction vary if… • You are writing a timed rhetorical analysis? • You are writing a longer rhetorical analysis? • You are writing a highly controversial argument? • You are writing a long researched argument? • You are writing for an amicable audience?

  5. Thesis Statement Reminders • Explicit versus Implicit • Introduction versus Conclusion • Destabilizing Formula • Although…., nevertheless…because • Although capital punishment may deter crime, it is still cruel and unusual punishment, so it should be abolished.

  6. Conclusions • Touchback • A brief review of important ideas • So What? • Why should your audience care? • Your “conclusion” • Zinger • A sense of closure; a memorable ending

  7. Conclusion Techniques • Framing • Start the way you began! • Anaphora • If…then • Look to the future • Hallmark card

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