The document provides examples and guidance on writing effective introductory paragraphs. It recommends introducing the topic briefly, clearly stating your position, and providing three reasons to support your position. Three common types of introductions are discussed: general statement, question, and quotation introductions. For each type, an example is given that introduces the topic, states the thesis that smoking should be outlawed, and provides three reasons to support the position.
7. In the next three slides you will view completed introductory paragraphs.
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Editor's Notes
Notice that the introduction has three parts. First, you introduce the topic. Then in one or two sentences you lead in to your position and reasons which is the third part, the thesis sentence. Also note that the thesis is stated in one sentence, both position and reasons.
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