How to Write an Introduction Paragraph for Your Essay

Essay introduction formula for academic writing using the three-part funnel approach: grab attention, bridge to thesis, present thesis. Presented by Michelle Bowman of the Effective Writing Center, University of Maryland University College

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[mjmoonwalk58]

u just helped me with my homework

[peakdavid]

@mjmoonwalk58 -->> Great to hear, moon. Good luck with it!

[xXPrimalNexusXx]

I think this should help me transitioning from junior high to high school! Thank you!

[peakdavid]

@xXPrimalNexusXx --> Good to hear, Primal. Best of luck in your students.

[xxbleach52xx]

I just learned something in 4 minutes that I learned in a hour at high school.

[ohemgeexoxo]

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[xXPrimalNexusXx]

@peakdavid But thanks anyways!

[xXPrimalNexusXx]

@peakdavid Oh did you think im a teacher? Im a student actually

[100Tatanisha]

sweet ;-)

[Chamath5B]

thanks today is my final exam

[riicardo5]

@sidereally but why is opening with a quote not allowed? Is this just a rule by a particular teacher? It is easy to say when something is not allowed but I never here the 'why's' .

[peakdavid]

@cptbaker -->>In writing it's usually best to base your decisions on what works best for your audience, whether your audience is a teacher, a corporate client, Facebook friends and so forth. Like our speech, our writing varies according to audience and purpose. You might also wish to go to Google and search on "introduction paragraph strategies" to find out more about using quotations in introductions. Good luck!