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Ilander · 01-20-2005, 01:13 AM

1) When you have writer's block, write "The" as your first word. Strange as it may seem, that can help.

2) When writing an opening paragraph in a persuasive piece/informational piece, I like to start with a very rudimentary background, introduce my thesis, and then introduce my defense of said thesis. Keep the ellaboration low, and don't say all that much about your arguments, as they're for the rest of the piece.

3) The conlusion should be very similar to the opening, but with a sense of urgency added.

Really, though, the introduction of the question your thesis purportedly answers is the most important aspect of the introductory paragraph. The most important aspect of the conclusion paragraph is it's finality. In other words, you have to leave no doubt that you are right, and tug on every string you set out in the rest of the paper.

01-20-2005, 01:13 AM	#4
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	1) When you have writer's block, write "The" as your first word. Strange as it may seem, that can help. 2) When writing an opening paragraph in a persuasive piece/informational piece, I like to start with a very rudimentary background, introduce my thesis, and then introduce my defense of said thesis. Keep the ellaboration low, and don't say all that much about your arguments, as they're for the rest of the piece. 3) The conlusion should be very similar to the opening, but with a sense of urgency added. Really, though, the introduction of the question your thesis purportedly answers is the most important aspect of the introductory paragraph. The most important aspect of the conclusion paragraph is it's finality. In other words, you have to leave no doubt that you are right, and tug on every string you set out in the rest of the paper. __________________ Is that what you really want to say?