Your opening paragraph (introduction) is crucial because it will end with your thesis statement. It will include other information that will gain your reader's interest and guide your reader through the paper. Use your opening paragraph to introduce your topic.
To get the reader's interest, you can include the following attention-grabbing technique at the start of the introductory paragraph:
- An interesting story or anecdote
- A controversial question
- A startling fact or statistic
- A quotation
- A little-known fact, myth, or misconception
- Questions arising from your thesis that you want to answer
Write the introductory paragraph for your essay. Be sure to include the following in your paragraph:
- Begin with an attention-grabbing technique
- Provide any necessary background information
- End with the thesis statement
- Use proper grammar and spelling
Write a 6-8-sentence introductory paragraph in Microsoft Word format. Use the following file naming convention:
Topic I Chose
What are the qualities of an ideal businesswoman or businessman? What characteristics enable someone to succeed in the field of business as opposed to the qualities needed in other fields?