The document discusses the components of an essay introduction, focusing on general statements and thesis statements. General statements provide background information and attract readers' attention, while the thesis statement clearly outlines the essay's main topic and organization. The importance of both elements for guiding the reader through the essay is emphasized.

1. General Statement, Thesis
Statement.

2. General statements
The general statements will introduce the topic of the essay and give
background information. The background information for a short essay
will generally just be one or two sentences. The general statements
should become more and more specific as the introduction progresses,
leading the reader into the essay
General statements can be used for attracting the readers' attention.

3. General statements
General statements either lead up to this argument by providing
background information or support the argument by presenting and
analyzing data. General statements are also an important part of a
conclusion.

4. An Example of Background Statements
Although they were invented almost a hundred years ago, for decades
cars were only owned by the rich. Since the 60s and 70s they have
become increasingly affordable, and now most families in developed
nations, and a growing number in developing countries, own a car.
These sentences introduce the topic of the essay (cars) and give some background to this topic
(situation in the past, the situation now).

5. Thesis statement
The thesis statement is the most important part of the introduction. It
gives the reader clear information about the content of the essay,
which will help them to understand the essay more easily.

6. Thesis statement
The thesis states the specific topic, and often lists the main (controlling)
ideas that will be discussed in the main body. It may also indicate how
the essay will be organized, e.g. in chronological order, order of
importance, advantages/disadvantages, cause/effect. It is usually at the
end of the introduction.

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8. General Statement vs Thesis Statement
General Statement Thesis Statement
The general statement introduces
the topic of the essay and give
background information
Thesis Statement gives the reader
clear information about the
content of the essay