A key function of any introduction is to present your argument in such a way that your audience can enter the conversation and properly engage with your paper. Key questions to think about as you ...

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the ...

A good introduction goes a long way toward establishing your expertise and getting the audience excited to meet you. But... one thing is for sure – you don’t want to leave your intro up to the person ...

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

Picture this disaster: You’ve spent hours and hours prepping your speech and researching your topic and now, the big day has arrived and it’s your moment to step onstage. The emcee/host takes the mic ...