The main topic of this week was an overview of the principles of writing introductions and conclusions.
There are a few main components for a successful academic writing:
- A clear understanding of the research topic undertaken and why
- What information, data, learning informed the research and findings
- A conclusion restating objective and connecting findings
As for introductions, the key points are:
- Attracting the Reader’s Attention
- Stating the Focused Topic – What is your paper about? Why is this topic important?
- Including the thesis statement
- Orientate the reader – The introduction should define the topic research informing the reader of the purpose and motivation of the research.
A conclusion works to remind the reader of the main points of the paper and summarizes the outcomes.