INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION SAMPLE

Introduction elements:

• A hook – a famous quote (Other introductions will have different hooks.)
• A discussion about the quote (but not about TKAM)
• A transition from this discussion to the thesis
• A thesis statement

Somewhere in the transition or the thesis statement, the book and the author must be named. Use the author’s first and last name at first mention, then only last name. Set up an abbreviation for the book title early but also only if you use it.
 
            Elements to avoid in the introduction:

• Discussion about TKAM

 
Conclusion elements:

• A connection (transition) from the last body paragraph
• Application of the famous quote ideas to the novel
• Application of the famous quote discussion to the novel
• A reference to the thesis
• A call to action – You may use informal pronouns here.

            Elements to avoid in the conclusion:

• New arguments or new points
• A word-for-word restating of the famous quote or the thesis
• Do not begin with these words: In conclusion,

 
For the sample we looked at in class, click here.