Craft an introductory paragraph in which a thesis statement(s) clearly presents the topic of the documented essay. 0801.4.11

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1. Compose a Thesis Statement - Now that you have decided, at least tentatively, what information you plan to present in your essay, you are ready to write your thesis statement.
2. Different Types of Paragraphs in an Essay - exercise 4.1 - Identify each sentence as belonging to an introductory, body or concluding paragraph.
3. Different Types of Paragraphs in an Essay - exercise 4.2 - Read an introductory paragraph and identify the (1) thesis statement, (2) context for the essay and (3) limitation of the essay to a particular area.
4. Guide to Introductions - examples of good and poor introductions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
5. Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story
6. Tips for Writing Effective Introductions - eight suggestions
7. Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - from the OWL at Purdue
8. A Thesis Statement - brief outline of what to look for and how to create one
9. Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject"
10. Thesis Statements - How to write a thesis statement
11. Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic
12. Trailblazing Introductions (6 - 8) develop a sense of beginning by using strong leads
13. Writing an Introduction - examples and tips

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