Writing Centre & Academic Communications May 8, 2018 Handout Introductions Writing Centre & Academic Communications May 8, 2018 Handout An introduction acts as the first impression of an essay. It provides sufficient detail to interest the reader without developing the main points; this prepares the reader for an explanation of these points.
Writing Centre & Academic Communications May 8, 2018 Handout Essay Writing & Outline Writing Centre & Academic Communications May 8, 2018 Handout Essay writing involves having a clear understanding of the message (a thesis), of the intended audience, and of the overall purpose of the paper.