Want to write good introductions? Apart from using an English proofreading software, you need to get these three things right.
1. State the topic and key facts clearly.
Opening paragraphs are tricky because they have to accomplish two things: state the key facts of the piece and engage the reader's attention. Specify the main topic and the various details readers need to know right away, expressing them in a manner that the target audience will understand.
2. Deliver a strong thesis statement.
Most students state a topic and think that's all they need to get an essay off the ground. Fact is, a main topic is just the subject you want to talk about; the position you're taking on the key issue comprises your main thesis. Two essays can actually have the exact same topic, yet take on absolutely opposing claims. Without a strong main thesis, the reader will have a hard time figuring out what's the exact point you're trying to accomplish.
3. Set a good tone for the rest of the piece.
Your introductions do more than express key ideas; they also set the tone for the remainder of your essay. In fact, many essays falter not because of their arguments, but because the introductions failed to set the right tone. The main thing to watch out for here is coming on too strong at the start. Doing so will likely lead you to lose the reader before they get any further. Instead, try to set a reasonable, open-minded tone by finding a common ground for both your claims and its potential opposition.
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