Introductory Paragraphs

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Chapter 1: What is the purpose of an academic essay introduction?

Chapter 2: What are the elements of an effective essay introduction?

Chapter 3: What are some possible introductory paragraph structures?

Chapter 4: What academic language may be useful in an introduction?

Background Information

Chapter 1: What is introductory background information?

Chapter 2: Which background elements are important?

Chapter 3: How can I write background information effectively?

Thesis Statements

Chapter 1: What are thesis statements and why are they important?

Chapter 2: What are the common elements of a thesis statement?

Chapter 3: How can I write an effective thesis statement?

Outlines

Chapter 1: What is a thesis statement outline?

Chapter 2: Why are outlines important in introductions?

Chapter 3: How can I write an effective introduction outline?

Stance

Chapter 1: What is stance in academic writing?

Chapter 2: Which language best shows stance in an essay?

Chapter 3: How can stance be maintained throughout an essay?

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