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Writing Center Infographics Text: Introductions and Conclusions

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.