| Published | 2022-04-06 |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Number of Students | 1 |
| Price | $19.99 |
| Instructors |
Milagrita Shin
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| Subjects |
Learn to write a strong introduction for your essay
An information-packed course from a veteran English professor and editor that will allow you to master writing an introduction paragraph aimed at grabbing and keeping your reader's attention.
You will learn about the parts of the introduction and the best process to achieve your writing goals. There are five video lectures (total 1hour 15minutes) in the course, focusing on introducing the introduction paragraph; the hook; connecting sentences; the thesis statement; and using signposting and transitions. Each video lecture has an optional 5 question quiz to test your knowledge.
Course details:
Introduction – we review the definition and structure of essays as well of the parts of the introduction paragraph and which steps to follow when writing your introduction.
The Hook - we investigate the definition, characteristics, and types of hooks, as well as look at some examples.
Connecting sentences – we learn about the purposes and types of connecting sentences in the introduction paragraph and look at several examples of the various types of connecting sentences.
Thesis statement – we discuss the characteristics and purposes of the all-important thesis statement and also take a look at the steps to follow when writing a strong thesis statement.
Signposting and Transitions – we take a quick look at the important role that these types of words and phrases fulfill in the introduction paragraph of your essay.