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A good opening paragraph helps the reader understand what you intend to write. It covers the scope of controversy, asking questions to be answered in the body, giving opinions. If you want to write a good introduction but don't know where to start, read this tutorial. You will learn how to write your opening paragraph, body paragraph, and ending.

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Method 1 of 5: Basic Tips for Essay Opening Writing

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   Inspire readers with your excellent first sentence. The first sentence may entice readers and do them want continue reading. If the first sentence is boring and cliché then the reader will not be motivated to continue reading. Choose the right tone from the start with an exciting opening sentence.
   • Ask a question. A good question will arouse readers' curiosity and make them read on to find the answer.
     • Example: "What are dolphins and fighters in common?"
   • Lead with reasoning and statistical bases. Good rationale will put your discussion in context.
     • For example: "Continue painting the Golden Bridge, 365 days a year. Each coat uses approximately 1,90000 liters of paint."
   • Use quotes. A quote from a celebrity (or notorious) might excite readers if they know something about the character.
     • For example: "Machiavelli once wrote: 'Never achieve great things without experiencing danger.'"
   • Defines a keyword or phrase. If the keyword or phrase you are using is unusual, special, or technical, you need to define it.
     • For example: "Merriam-Webster defines persistence as a 'persistence' to seek something of value or worth. ''

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   Briefly discuss what you are going to talk about for the rest of the essay. After a 1.2-sentence start, you will want to briefly explain the content of the essay. This is referred to as a map or guide of the reader as they continue reading.
   • You don't have to write "This essay is about x" if you don't want to. You can be summarized and polite and don't need to be clear about what you are going to write.
     • For example: "The first settlers in America experienced a variety of plagues in the 17th century. These diseases led them to experiment with home-grown medicines."
   • Don't give away any details in the summary. It's called a summary for a reason too.You want to give your readers enough information but not cover any of the essay's arguments or topic.

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   Write your thesis. The thesis is the most important part of the opening paragraph. An argument is the part of your argument in a sentence. If someone asks you to describe your position with one sentence, tell them your thesis statement. Here are two examples of thesis statements:
   • "So-called 'gap years' (a year of community activities to supplement life experiences) have become essential for positive reasons: they help young students improve their sense of responsibility. in a fun pre-college environment, where it will be difficult for them to learn these skills. "
   • ’Charlotte website by E. B. White, arguing fiercely that women deserve equal rights and participation in social decisions like men, even though the characters in the book are animals.

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   Do not make these mistakes when writing your thesis. The thesis statement is the most important introductory sentence, you need to be sure to write the correct structure and not make the following common mistakes:
   • The thesis is not the basis of argument or observation. Your argument represents your stance, which other people might argue against.
   • Don't write your thesis in the form of lists, questions, or as a springboard to talk about something else. A thesis must focus on an idea, an argument about an opinion, or a statement.
   • Unless otherwise authorized, you should not write your thesis in first person (use the pronoun "I" in the sentence "I think ...").

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   If necessary, you can move your thesis to the first paragraph of the body. Usually, the thesis is the last sentence of the opening paragraph. But this is not required. Sometimes, you need to write 1.2 more sentences after your thesis statement, so you should move your thesis statement down to the body of your essay.
   • For example: "After elephants have been protected in large habitats in key areas in Africa, the number of species has increased significantly."
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Method 2 of 5: Introduction to a Personal Essay

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   Start with an introduction. As mentioned above, the introduction can be anything you want - especially your personal essay - as long as it is contextual and relevant to the essay content. You can refer to some of the following introductions:
   • "I was walking down the street when the disaster happened."
   • "Even though my mother knew nothing at the time, she was still ready to make a political statement on the morning of June 4, 1976, without saying anything."
   • "I made a few mistakes when I was young, but the one that taught me the most expensive lesson was that I broke the law for the first time."

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   Don't worry when mentioned too be specific about yourself. Personal essays are very powerful because in which we share information that is not normally disclosed. It could be anything: an obsession or a love affair. Don't be afraid to give some information about the story you told in the opening. If you don't want to share too much, just tell the truth.

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   Individual essays do not need to have a traditional thesis. Although an introduction may require an argument, it is not the same as an argument in an essay of explanation or argument. An individual essay opening can be a story, an explanation of the event. As long as it helps you tell the story, or provides some information that plays a role in the story, the opening doesn't need to include a traditional argument. advertisement

Method 3 of 5: Introduction to an Experimental Report

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   Understand the difference between a summary and an introduction. The summary is a summary of the experiment. It assumes that the reader already knows a little about the topic, but does not figure it out for himself. The summary is usually 200 words long. In the meantime, the introduction details the experiment type, the object and its importance, and general background information to understand the experiment. Do not add test results.

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   Brief explanation of the experiment. Whether you work with temperature models, DNA / RNA replication, or constructivist, you should write a full introduction to the experiment. A good introduction will help clarify other factors that determine the success of the experiment.

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   Explain test subjects. What do you want to prove while doing the experiment? These objects must be related but not synonymous with your hypothesis. The object will be analyzed in the conclusion, and necessarily clarified.

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   Provide a theoretical prediction of the experiment result if possible. List the theoretical predictions that could be helpful with what the experiment offers, especially if the result is a groundbreaking finding. This shows a contrast between what we expect and what actually happens. advertisement

Method 4 of 5: Introductory Writing to a Literary or Film Critique

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   Start with a statement. This statement can be about the work or a conclusion regarding the theme and meaning of the work. The beneficial claim is that it sounds authoritative and grabs the attention of the reader. A few examples of the first sentence in the statement:
   • Terrance Malick's "Tree of Life" illustration is one of the greatest in the movie. "

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   If possible, add your thesis to your introduction. Your thesis statement can be an analysis or a presentation about the work you comment on. In general, you can either endorse or reject a work of art, or avoid making a general judgment, and instead focus on the content. Because so many people read the review and wait for a judgment about the movie you're talking about, it's best to mention it a bit in the opening.

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   Place your commentary in a literary or movie context if needed. Many readers of art commentary seriously expect critics to include artistic content in their articles. What does this mean? Means about writing about a book or movie that has influenced a work, whether related to an art movement or political inspiration. Many readers appreciate you adding this to your introduction. advertisement

Method 5 of 5: Introduction to a Research Document

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   Starting topic introduction. Research papers can be scientific or human, so whatever the topic is, summarize and give readers a clue that they can understand what topic you are working on. Science and Humanities. Check out a few examples:
   • "Specialist scholars have been studying language and culture in parallel since the link between these two fields was just formed."
   • "Throughout the 20th century, the view of life on another planet has changed dramatically."

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   Consider stating the direction of the research paper. If your research material is complex and involves many material types, then it is best to state it in the introduction to the next body of your research paper. This helps readers to grasp basic arguments about research papers before reading them, and makes them easier to understand.

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   Add your thesis to clear position. Usually at the end, add a clear argument and reinforce your argument if you can. Since your literature relies heavily on your argument, adding your introduction will help reinforce your argument. advertisement

Advice

• Don't use templates, cliché language (overuse expressions empty), or plain textures when writing an introduction,