2.6 Introductions and Conclusions

Introductions and conclusions frame a document, creating a "context" for the content provided in the body of the text. Here are some Websites that discuss the importance of introductions and conclusions, while offering some helpful tips for writing effective ones.

Introductions

• Introductions: Invite Readers into your Paper
  Brigham Young University–Idaho Writing Center
  
  
• Writing an introduction
  Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
  
  
• Introductions
  The Writing Exchange at Baker University's School of Graduate and Professional Studies
  
  
• A Proper Introduction
  Capital Community College
  
  
• Introductions
  The Writing Center at the University of Virginia
  
  
• Writing Secret #3: Start with your VIP (Very Important Point)
  Tom McKay
  
  
• Examples of Good Introductions
  Brigham Young University–Idaho Writing Center
  
  
• English Essay Introductions
  The University College of the Cariboo

Conclusions

• Conclusions
  University of New Brunswick College of Extended Learning
  
  
• Concluding Paragraphs
  Capital Community College
  
  
• Strategies for Writing a Conclusion
  St. Cloud State University

Introductions and Conclusions

• Introductions and Conclusions
  The Cleveland State University Writing Center
  
  
• Introductions and Conclusions
  Arizona State University Writing Center
  
  
• Writing: Considering Structure & Organization
  Dartmouth College Writing Program