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Introduction—How do I begin?

Introduction—How do I begin?.

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Introduction—How do I begin?

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  1. Introduction—How do I begin? The introductory paragraph is, in some ways, the most important part of your paper because it provides the framework for the rest of the paper. The goal of the paragraph is to briefly introduce the novels/charactersand historical connection. Then transition toward your thesis, which should be the last sentence of this paragraph.

  2. Intro Paragraph Structure • The typical orderof an introductory paragraph follows this pattern: • Starts with TAG (title, author, genre), but another way would be to begin with a quote • Brief summary of story with appropriate character epithets/identification • Narrowed focus to highlight topics/ideas will be discussed in the paper • Order should match thesis statement order. • Ends with the thesis statement. • Should be approximately ½ to ¾ of a page in length

  3. First Novel • Transition to your first novel • Ultimately, these paragraphs (yes, multiple paragraphs) should capture the many supporting details you found through your research. This would include textual support, critical essay support, and historical documents. • Should be approximately 3-4 pages

  4. Sample Analytical Paragraph Structure • The typical order of an analytical paragraph, other than the first and last paragraphs, would be: • Transitional statement (which is never a quotation) • Statement of “argument” (what you’ll be discussing/demonstrating within this specific paragraph) • Supporting evidence (either PS or SS quotes, or paraphrasing of either if done sparingly. Remember, this is always preceded by context.) • Personal Analysis (which completes the CQA—context, quote, analysis) • Additional combinations (of argument, PS/SSQs, paraphrasing, and Analysis) • Concluding sentence of paragraph (which is never a quotation)

  5. Second Novel Transition to your next novel Use same format as stated earlier on how to share your analysis Remember that you need to use PS and SS to continue to illustrate your point/argument. Another 3-4 pages

  6. Connections/Conclusion • Transition to your connections/conclusion • This will probably be more than one paragraph as you share how these two novels connect and maybe differ. • Ultimately, your conclusion should summarize your argument and should expand to capture the essence of the stories’ theme and historical significance, unencumbered by the need to specifically cite textual evidence. • Length will vary

  7. If you follow these guidelines, this will help you stay focused. Remember that writing is a process, so be ready to read your paper out loud, edit, and revise your paper before submitting your final piece.

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