Introductions

The introduction to an essay is very important. It is the FIRST paragraph that the marker reads and should ‘grab’ the reader. In clearly-written sentences, the writer gives some background on the main topic; explains the academic problem and tells the reader what to expect in the rest of the essay.

1. Attract the Reader’s Attention. Begin your introduction with a “hook” that grabs your reader’s attention and introduces the general topic.
2. State Your Focused Topic. After your “hook”, write a sentence or two about the specific focus of your paper.
3. State your Thesis. Finally, include your thesis statement.

Writing Successful Introductions and Conclusions – Begin with a fact or a quote about your topic. – Re-state your main idea or topic from your introduction. – Identify main reasons/causes/factors of your topic. – Include transition words such as: To sum things up, Overall, or In conclusion.

The introduction of an essay is usually the first paragraph, and it should do what its name says it will do — introduce the topic of the essay. There are a few key components to writing a strong introduction: the hook, connecting information and the thesis statement.

about three to five sentences

The Introduction The first part is usually a general comment that shows the reader why the topic is important, gets their interest, and leads them into the topic. It is probably the most important part of the introduction. Finally, the introduction tells the reader what they can expect in the essay body.

The purpose of the introduction is to give your reader a clear idea of what your essay will cover. It should provide some background information on the specific problem or issue you are addressing, and should clearly outline your answer.

Short Answer: The answer format for a short answer will usually be a single sentence or paragraph. Short answers are concise and word selection is important to maximize effect.

How Many Paragraphs Is 150 Words? 150 words is about 0.75-1.5 paragraphs for essays or 1-3 for easy reading. A paragraph typically has 100-200 words and 5-6 sentences.

How to Format a 500-Word Scholarship Essay. The format of a 500-word scholarship essay is similar to a shorter essay. Each paragraph is about 75-125 words, and it consists of 3-5 well-written sentences. If you are writing a story or personal anecdote, the formatting can be more like a novel than a news article.

Here are our top 4 tips to prepare for short answer questions:

1. #1 Take note of the keyword in the question. We’ve all heard it time and time again.
2. #2 Don’t overwrite. Yes, there is such a thing called overwriting.
3. #3 Look at how many marks the question is worth.
4. #4 Structure.