Writing Introductions & Conclusions for Academic Essays

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What is the purpose of writing the introductory paragraph after the body paragraphs?

To revise the body paragraphs

To finalize the conclusion

To add more details to the body paragraphs

To get a better sense of how to set up the paper (correct)

Why is it important to include the thesis statement in the introductory paragraph?

To communicate the main point of the essay (correct)

To save it for the conclusion

To avoid stating the main point

To make the introduction longer

What is the main goal of a conclusion paragraph?

To add more arguments

To summarize the body paragraphs (correct)

To expand on the thesis statement

To introduce new ideas

Why do writers want to grab the reader's attention in the introduction?

To impress upon the reader that their writing is of high quality Signup and view all the answers

What should be the position of the thesis statement in an introductory paragraph?

At the end Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bookending in the context of essay writing?

To connect the introduction and conclusion thematically Signup and view all the answers

In the context of essay writing, what is the significance of a call to action in the conclusion?

It provides specific solutions to the problems discussed in the essay Signup and view all the answers

How does summarizing the main points in the conclusion contribute to a persuasive essay?

It serves as a reminder of all the points argued Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not enough to simply point out something bad in a persuasive essay without providing a call to action?

It lacks specific solutions to the problems discussed in the essay Signup and view all the answers

How does bookending relate to the structure of an essay?

It creates a thematic connection between the introduction and conclusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of presenting an anecdote or story in the introduction of an academic essay?

To engage the reader's interest and convince them of the seriousness of the identified problem Signup and view all the answers

Which type of background information would be pertinent for the paper according to the text?

Establishing firmly that cellphone use by drivers is a dangerous problem Signup and view all the answers

Why is it effective to forecast the organizational structure of the paper in the introduction?

It gives a sense to the reader of what will be argued in the actual body of the paper Signup and view all the answers

What is one common move that writers make when putting together introductions?

Forecasting the organizational structure of the paper Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be important to establish firmly that cellphone use by drivers is a dangerous problem in the introduction?

To engage the reader's interest and convince them of the seriousness of the identified problem Signup and view all the answers

Writing Introductions & Conclusions for Academic Essays

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of writing the introductory paragraph after the body paragraphs?

Why is it important to include the thesis statement in the introductory paragraph?

What is the main goal of a conclusion paragraph?

Why do writers want to grab the reader's attention in the introduction?

What should be the position of the thesis statement in an introductory paragraph?

What is the purpose of bookending in the context of essay writing?

In the context of essay writing, what is the significance of a call to action in the conclusion?

How does summarizing the main points in the conclusion contribute to a persuasive essay?

Why is it not enough to simply point out something bad in a persuasive essay without providing a call to action?

How does bookending relate to the structure of an essay?

What is the purpose of presenting an anecdote or story in the introduction of an academic essay?

Which type of background information would be pertinent for the paper according to the text?

Why is it effective to forecast the organizational structure of the paper in the introduction?

What is one common move that writers make when putting together introductions?

Why might it be important to establish firmly that cellphone use by drivers is a dangerous problem in the introduction?

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of writing the introductory paragraph after the body paragraphs?

Why is it important to include the thesis statement in the introductory paragraph?

What is the main goal of a conclusion paragraph?

Why do writers want to grab the reader's attention in the introduction?

What should be the position of the thesis statement in an introductory paragraph?

What is the purpose of bookending in the context of essay writing?

In the context of essay writing, what is the significance of a call to action in the conclusion?

How does summarizing the main points in the conclusion contribute to a persuasive essay?

Why is it not enough to simply point out something bad in a persuasive essay without providing a call to action?

How does bookending relate to the structure of an essay?

What is the purpose of presenting an anecdote or story in the introduction of an academic essay?

Which type of background information would be pertinent for the paper according to the text?

Why is it effective to forecast the organizational structure of the paper in the introduction?

What is one common move that writers make when putting together introductions?

Why might it be important to establish firmly that cellphone use by drivers is a dangerous problem in the introduction?

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