{"id":2855,"date":"2015-10-19T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&#038;p=2855"},"modified":"2019-01-24T10:32:24","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T18:32:24","slug":"how-to-write-an-essay-introduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write an Essay Introduction in 3 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI want to tell you about the time I almost died.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I really don\u2019t have such a tale to tell, but I bet I piqued your interest, didn\u2019t I? Why? Because it\u2019s a great opening line that makes you want to learn more. You keep reading because you want to know how the story ends.<\/p>\n<p>This line is actually the first line of the movie <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0119099\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Fallen<\/i> <\/a>(1998), and whether or not you like the movie, you have to admit that the opening line is killer.<\/p>\n<p>A killer opening line and catchy introduction are exactly what you want for your essay. You want to write an essay introduction that says, \u201c<i>READ ME!<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To learn how to write an essay introduction in 3 easy steps, keep reading!<\/p>\n<h2>Why You Need a Good Introduction<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640.jpg\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3148 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/i-flip-flap-184343_640.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First impressions are important!<\/p>\n<p>Think about how many times you start reading an article and don\u2019t read more than a line or two because you lose interest just that fast.<\/p>\n<p>Readers are going to approach your paper in the same way. If they aren\u2019t interested in the first few lines, they\u2019ll stop reading. (Of course, your professor will keep reading even if she\u2019s not very interested, but that\u2019s not the reaction you\u2019re hoping for.)<\/p>\n<p>Without a good introduction, your paper will fall flat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Without+a+good+introduction%2C+your+paper+will+fall+flat.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\">Without a good introduction, your paper will fall flat.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Without+a+good+introduction%2C+your+paper+will+fall+flat.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Like anything it takes a bit of time and practice to craft the perfect introduction, but it\u2019s worth it!&nbsp;So let&#8217;s talk about how to write an essay introduction in 3 easy steps.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Write an Essay Introduction in 3 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3127\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2.jpg\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2-131x100.jpg 131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3127 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20381%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20381%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2-131x100.jpg 131w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/batman_by_gabrielpenachristian-d5ersr2.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">gabrielpenachristian.deviantart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Write a catchy opening line<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>What do all good essay introductions have in common? They have memorable opening lines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What+do+all+good+introductions+have+in+common%3F+They+have+memorable+opening+lines.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\">What do all good introductions have in common? They have memorable opening lines.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=What+do+all+good+introductions+have+in+common%3F+They+have+memorable+opening+lines.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>These opening lines (sometimes called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/good-hook-sentences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hook sentences<\/a>) grab readers\u2019 attention. They provide just enough information to leave your audience wanting more.<\/p>\n<p>What your opening line looks like will depend on what type of paper you\u2019re writing.<\/p>\n<p>You might try using a shocking quote, an interesting statistic, an anecdote, or a question you\u2019ll answer in the essay.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re writing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-problem-solution-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">problem\/solution essay<\/a>, for example, you\u2019ll likely be writing about a serious topic. Your tone and opening lines will reflect this, and a shocking quote or statistic might be your best option.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s a quick example:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><\/a>Bad opening line for a problem\/solution essay: <\/b><i>Parking on campus is terrible, and they definitely need to do something about it.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This broad, uninteresting statement doesn\u2019t work well as opening line. The language is too informal, and readers aren\u2019t sure who \u201cthey\u201d might be.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><\/a>Better opening line for a problem\/solution essay: <\/b><i>A 2014 Student Government survey revealed that 65% of commuters have been late to class in the past semester due to lack of available on-campus parking.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The opening line works much better. Not only is the tone much more serious, but it includes a statistic that reveals that the problem actually exists.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re writing an evaluation essay, you\u2019ll likely be writing in first person. Because this essay is more informal, you have more options for an opening line. You might use a personal story or anecdote, but might also find that a quote works just as well.<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s look at a few sample opening lines from an evaluation essay.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><\/a>Bad opening line #1: <\/b><i>I think Michael Keaton was a good Batman.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The most appropriate reaction to this line would be: <i>So what? <\/i><\/p>\n<p>This opening line tells readers almost nothing. &nbsp;It isn\u2019t interesting and doesn\u2019t grab readers\u2019 attention at all.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><\/a>Bad opening line #2: <\/b><i>According to dictionary.com, Batman is \u201ca character in an American comic strip and several films who secretly assumes a batlike costume in order to fight crime\u201d.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This is a horrible opening line! Don\u2019t use dictionary definitions to start your paper. Dictionary definitions are dull and boring, and in most cases, readers already know the word you\u2019re defining, so the strategy isn\u2019t effective.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><\/a>Bad opening line #3: <\/b>Ever since the days of the cavemen, we\u2019ve told stories about our heroes.<\/p>\n<p>This type of introduction makes a broad, sweeping statement that doesn\u2019t offer any connection to the real content of your paper. Avoid such statements that start with the beginning of time.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><\/a>Better opening line:<\/b> <i>Even though Christopher Nolan\u2019s Batman has been critically acclaimed, the fact remains that the most successful Batman ever made was Tim Burton\u2019s version starring Michael Keaton (<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/whatculture.com\/film\/study-shows-tim-burtons-batman-was-more-successful-than-the-dark-knight-rises.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Aspen<\/i><\/a><i>).<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This opening line cites a credible source and offers readers an arguable statement.<\/p>\n<p>This type of statement will work well if readers are fans of Keaton or if readers are fans of Nolan, as they\u2019ll want to read on to see why you think Keaton is so much better.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Introduce your topic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Think about what readers need to know to understand the focus of your paper. Think about how narrow or how broad your introduction should be and what you\u2019ll include in your opening paragraph to help readers understand what you\u2019re writing about.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re writing an evaluation essay about Michael Keaton\u2019s portrayal of Batman, including details about the entire <i>Batman <\/i>franchise is too broad. Instead, focus your introduction more closely on only Michael Keaton\u2019s interpretation of Batman.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s an example.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><\/a>Bad strategy to introduce the topic: <\/b><i>Batman debuted in comic books in 1939 and has been popular ever since. Batman was a television show in the 1960\u2019s and was also remade into many feature-length movies. These movies include Batman &amp; Robin, Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and The Dark Knight Trilogy.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This example discusses the history of <i>Batman<\/i> and lists various movies, but the focus is broad, and it doesn\u2019t even mention Michael Keaton. Remember, you\u2019re writing an evaluation essay about Michael Keaton, so he should probably be mentioned in the introduction!<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><\/a>Better strategy to introduce the topic: <\/b><i>Since Batman\u2019s comic book debut in 1939, Batman has been portrayed in the 1960\u2019s hit television show (starring Adam West) and in a number of feature-length movies, with A-list actors such as Michael Keaton, George Clooney, and Christian Bale starring in the lead role. Though all of these actors brought their own unique style to the caped crusader, Michael Keaton\u2019s performance stands out among the others.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This example still includes an overview of the history, but it focuses on the men who starred as Batman. This strategy narrows the focus of your introduction and tells readers that you\u2019ll be focusing on Michael Keaton, rather than the history of <i>Batman<\/i> or the other actors.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Write a clear, focused thesis statement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/batman-312342_1280-300x174.png\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3085 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20291%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"500\" height=\"291\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/batman-312342_1280-300x174.png\"><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thesis statement <\/a>is essentially a mini-outline of your paper. It tells readers what your paper is about and offers your opinion on the topic.<\/p>\n<p>Without a strong thesis, your essay introduction pretty much falls apart.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s like putting together a TV stand but deciding to not use all 500 tiny screws in the plastic bag. Without all of those screws in place, the stand will fall apart once you put your TV on it.<\/p>\n<p>So take the time to write a focused thesis. It will help hold your paper together.<\/p>\n<p><b>Check out this example.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3126 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sad face\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face-106x100.jpg 106w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sad-face.jpg\"><\/a>Bad thesis statement: <\/b><i>In this paper, I\u2019ll prove that Michael Keaton is the best Batman.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>There are so many things wrong with this thesis that I don\u2019t even know where to start.<\/p>\n<p>First, in most types of writing there\u2019s really no need to announce statements like, \u201cIn this paper\u2026\u201d Readers should understand the thesis without such announcements.<\/p>\n<p>Second, your essay won\u2019t \u201cprove\u201d the Michael Keaton is the best, so avoid such absolute wording.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the thesis is vague. How will you define \u201cbest\u201d? What does it mean to be the \u201cbest\u201d Batman? A thesis needs to be far more specific.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3125 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"glassy-smiley-good\" width=\"75\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%2075%2071%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png 285w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good-105x100.png 105w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/glassy-smiley-good.png\"><\/a>Better thesis statement: <\/b><i>Michael Keaton\u2019s comedic timing, on-screen presence, and ability to deliver flawless lines makes Keaton\u2019s version of Batman one of the most effective on-screen portrayals of the character to date.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>This thesis statement is much better because it gives readers a quick overview of the paper. It also tells readers that you\u2019re writing about Michael Keaton\u2019s portrayal of Batman, and you\u2019re evaluating Keaton on three specific criteria.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s strong enough to stand on its own and strong enough to hold your paper together.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what your completed essay introduction looks like.<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Even though Christopher Nolan\u2019s Batman has been critically acclaimed, the fact remains that the most successful Batman ever made was Tim Burton\u2019s version starring Michael Keaton (<a href=\"http:\/\/whatculture.com\/film\/study-shows-tim-burtons-batman-was-more-successful-than-the-dark-knight-rises.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aspen<\/a>). Since Batman\u2019s comic book debut in 1939, Batman has been portrayed in the 1960s hit television show (starring Adam West) and in a number of feature-length movies, with A-list actors such as Michael Keaton, George Clooney, and Christian Bale starring in the lead role. Though all of these actors brought their own unique style to the caped crusader, Michael Keaton\u2019s performance stands out among the others. Michael Keaton\u2019s comedic timing, on-screen presence, and ability to deliver flawless lines makes Keaton\u2019s version of Batman one of the most effective on-screen portrayals of the character to date.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Not bad, is it? It hooks readers with a catchy opening line, provides a brief introduction to your topic, and includes a strong, focused thesis to let readers know what your paper is about.<\/p>\n<h2>Write the Introduction Last (and Other Crazy Ideas)<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640.png\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640.png\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3149 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"how to write an essay introduction\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640-100x100.png 100w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/cow-36577_640.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even though the introduction is the first thing your audience reads, the introduction doesn\u2019t have to be the first thing you write.<\/p>\n<p>You should always start with a solid focus for your paper, but you can start writing the body of your paper first. Sometimes it can be easier to think of a clever line and strong thesis once you\u2019ve written the main arguments of your paper.<\/p>\n<p>You might also try writing the body and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-conclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conclusion <\/a>of your paper (minus the introduction). Once you\u2019ve written the conclusion, think about how you might rework your concluding ideas into an amazing introduction.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, this means you\u2019ll need to write a second conclusion, but sometimes revised conclusions make the best introductions!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re one of those procrastinators and need a bit of help actually starting your paper, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-an-essay-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write an Essay Fast and Well<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You might also want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-formatting-survival-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read this<\/a> to help with formatting.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re&nbsp;still not sure if you know how to write an essay&nbsp;introduction that works, why not have one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/s\/essay-editing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kibin editors<\/a> take a look at your paper?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI want to tell you about the time I almost died.\u201d I really don\u2019t have such a tale to tell, but I bet I piqued your interest, didn\u2019t I? 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