Writing Introductions
The introduction is important because it is the door through which the reader enters your paper. The Role of the Introduction: 
An introduction may be one paragraph or several; think about it in terms of the introductory section of your essay.
The introduction should fulfill several goals:
1. gain the reader's interest [hook]Options for Beginning an Essay:
2. communicate the topic of the essay
3. communicate the point or thesis of the essay
4. give the reader a sense of the structure of the essay [format]
1. a story or annecdote related to your topic.
2. a quotation that indicates the direction of your essay
3. background information that helps readers see your perspective
4. a description
5. a dialogue
6. definition
7. a statement that challenges readers' beliefs
8. establishing your authority through research or experiences
Organizational Strategies for a paragraph or essay:
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