Brandeis University

Writing Successful Introductory Paragraphs

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the ...
Reason

Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing: Impactful Introductions

A great introduction is fine art, crafted with great care and purpose. A first impression matters. If the reader never reads past the first paragraph, he will never read your brilliant narrative or ...
The Chronicle of Higher Education

On the Dissertation: How to Write the Introduction

What makes a good introduction for a dissertation? Graduate students practice critiquing one another’s thesis chapters, but they rarely read the introductions — usually because those are written to ...
The Scientist

How to Write a Good Introduction Section

First impressions are important. Scientists need to make their work stand out among a sea of others. However, many mistakenly believe that first impressions are formed based only on titles and ...
Forbes

To Improve Students’ Writing, Teach Them To Construct Sentences And Outline Paragraphs

Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...
Brandeis University

Writing Successful Introductory Paragraphs

In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the textual and analytical space of an essay. In a more concrete sense, an ...