Parts of an essay: Writing the introduction
Gaining your reader's attention
You can hold your reader's attention by the clarity of your proposition and the thoroughness in the way you show how you intend to prove your case. To achieve maximum impact, your introduction needs to convince your reader that you have:
Interpreted the question correctly | |
Demonstrated a broad understanding of the issue | |
Formed a sound argument | |
Provided appropriate supporting evidence | |
Proved your case |