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INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION Introduction Write your introduction and conclusion after you have written the body of your paper. It will be much easier. They will essentially say the same thing, but in different words. Your introduction is the first thing a person will read in your paper. Therefore, it should be interesting, keep the reader’s attention, and encourage the reader to continue. The introduction should begin discussing your topic in a very general way, and then narrow down to your thesis statement. Thesis Statement Your thesis statement is the main focus of your paper boiled down to one concise statement. All three of your major topics should be mentioned in your thesis statement. Example: The following is an example of a quality introduction written by an actual BBCHS student. The thesis statement is underlined so you can find it. Do not underline it in your paper. Every year, thousands of people travel from all over the world to Paris, to see the many attractions that can be found there. The city of romance has an irresistible draw to visitors. It is famous for its elegant dining in both the old community and the new, more contemporary part of the city. However, there are a few places in Paris that no wise visitor leaves without seeing. Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre are three of the tourist attractions that are exciting to the world. Conclusion The conclusion contains basically the same information as the introduction. You begin with the thesis statement restated in different words. Then, you expand to the more general topic at the end of the paragraph. Example: Three of the world’s most exciting attractions, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre are located in Paris. In order to view each site, visitors see both the old and new sections of the city, where they may sample the famous French cuisine. Therefore, it is no surprise that the city of romance continues to attract visitors from around the world.
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