2. INTRODUCTION
• the first paragraph of your paper which
let your reader know the topic of the
paper and what points will be made about
the topic.
• A good introduction needs to get the
audience’s attention, state the topic,
make the topic relatable, establish
credibility, and preview the main
3. Identification with
Audience
Statement of
Importance of Topic
Rhetorical
Question (Why me?)
Surprise Audience
with Claim or
Statistic
Quotation
Statement of the
Purpose
Reference to Situation
Anecdotal Story
Humor
TYPES OF INTRODUCTION
