What makes a good introduction?
A. Has a “hook” begins to answer “So what” or “Why should I care?”
- Begin with an anecdote or really striking example
- Introduce the subject with a quote from one of your sources, or a couple of quotes that represent different points of view about your topic
- Begin with a hypothetical
- Introduce a statistic that demonstrates the magnitude or scale of the problem/issue that your thesis addresses
B. Lets the audience know your thesis
C. Provides an overview or roadmap of your argument