English 102 Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

DRAFT A CLEAR INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION FOR YOUR RESEARCH PAPER.

Here are the criteria by which I will be evaluating your introduction:

• It is between 1 and 1 1/2 pages in length (typed, double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font.
• It begins with an interesting or intriguing hook.
• It provides important background and/or historical information about your topic.
• It identifies an audience that would benefit from learning about this topic.
• It includes a linking sentence or two to connect the previous information with the thesis.
• It ends with a clear thesis of one sentence.
• It avoids all argument.
• It is grammatically correct, and uses proper sentence structure and punctuation.
• It uses transitions to clearly lead readers from one idea to the next.
• It incorporates quoted or paraphrased material, if necessary, which is properly introduced, cited, and explained.

Here are the criteria by which I will be evaluating your conclusion:

• It is between 1 and 1 1/2 pages in length (typed, double spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font.
• It begins with a restatement of your thesis.
• It includes a linking sentence or two to connect the thesis to the remaining information.
• It refers back to an audience who would benefit from learning about this topic.
• It discusses the future of the topic.
• It ends by referring back to the hook material from the introduction.
• It avoids all argument.
• It is grammatically correct, and uses proper sentence structure and punctuation.
• It uses transitions to clearly lead readers from one idea to the next.
• It incorporates quoted or paraphrased material, if necessary, which is properly introduced, cited, and explained.