Introductions and Conclusions
Introductions
Hook
Start with an interesting piece of evidence or anecdote.
Context
Reflect on scholars have said and summarize key findings.
Thesis
Summarize the central argument of your paper.
Conclusions
Restate
Present your argument with the strongest version of your thesis statement.
Reiterate
Retrace the steps you took in order to make your argument throughout the paper.
Extend
Think of ways that other scholars should build off what you’ve written here.