Conclusions

Essay Writing: Essential Components and Techniques

Introduction to Essay Writing

  • Definition of Love:

    • Love is challenging to define but generally agreed to involve more than physical attraction.

    • Key aspects include:

    • Mutual respect

    • Desire to give rather than take

    • Feeling of ease in the relationship

Importance of Quotations in Introductions

  • Utilizing a quotation in the introductory paragraph can enhance the voice of the essay.

  • Types of quotations include:

    • Textual quotations from books or articles.

    • Popular sayings or proverbs (e.g., "Never give advice to a friend").

    • Advertising slogans (e.g., "Reach out and touch someone").

    • Personal family expressions (e.g., "My father always says…").

Example of Quotation Use

  • Benjamin Franklin's quote:

    • "Fish and visitors begin to smell after three days."

    • Personal anecdote related to Franklin’s quote:

    • Experience of feeling overwhelmed by family visits after three days.

Different Kinеs of Introductions

  • A. General to narrow: Start with broad concepts and narrow down to a specific point.

  • B. Starting with an opposite: Contrasting an idea sets a thematic tone.

  • C. Stating the importance of the topic: Highlighting significance encourages reader engagement.

  • D. Incident or story: Personal stories can draw readers in effectively.

  • E. Questions: Direct questions can pique interest and prompt consideration.

  • F. Quotation: Involving a quotation adds authority to the introduction.

Concluding Paragraphs in Essay Writing

  • Purpose: Concluding paragraphs encapsulate the thesis and signal the end of the essay.

Common Methods of Conclusion

  1. Ending with a Summary and Final Thought

    • Example:

      • Concludes with a reiteration of main points:

      • "Catalog shopping at home… saves you money, and saves you time."

      • Offers a final comment to round off the discussion.

  2. Including a Thought-Provoking Question

    • Questions must logically follow from the essay's body content.

    • Types of questions include:

      • Importance of the subject

      • Future implications

      • Recommendations for action

      • Choices to be made

    • Example:

      • Question about the implications of an aging population in the twenty-first century.

  3. Ending with a Prediction or Recommendation

    • Predictions discuss likely future occurrences:

      • Example: Predictions on pet adoption and animal cruelty.

    • Recommendations suggest necessary actions to address a problem:

      • Example: Advocating for a boycott of companies using stereotypes in advertising.

Activities for Engagement

  1. Identify the Type of Introduction:

    • Analyze different introductions and categorize them based on the types listed above.

  2. Concluding Paragraphs Analysis:

    • Categorize conclusions based on the methods used.

      • S = Summary and Final Thought

      • P/R = Prediction or Recommendation

      • Q = Question

Note on Titles

  • A title should briefly summarize the essay's content and is often best crafted after completing the paper.

Example Essay Introduction

  • Essay Title: How to Complain

  • Introductory paragraph includes a personal narrative concerning consumer dissatisfaction:

    • "I'm not just a consumer-I'm a victim…"

    • Highlights experiences of ordering products incorrectly and scheduling issues with repairs.

    • Ultimately leads to the development of a consumer's guide to effective complaining.