Craft an introductory paragraph in which a thesis statement(s) clearly presents the topic of the documented essay. 0601.4.11

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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. Guide to Introductions - examples of good and poor introductions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
3. Introductions - explains the functions of introductions, and offers strategies for writing effective ones
4. Take Notes - students evaluate what items should be included in the opening paragraph of a news story
5. Tips for Writing Effective Introductions - eight suggestions
6. Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - from the OWL at Purdue
7. A Thesis Statement - brief outline of what to look for and how to create one
8. Thesis Statement - [from LEO] "a thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject"
9. Thesis Statements - How to write a thesis statement
10. Thesis Builder - helps build a thesis from a topic
11. Trailblazing Introductions (6 - 8) develop a sense of beginning by using strong leads
12. Writing an Introduction - examples and tips
13. Writing Effective Introduction - three page document to print

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