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Sometimes it is best to say what you want to say or lay out the results of your research in a series of body paragraphs, then analyze what you’ve written or discovered before crafting your introductory and concluding paragraphs. This will give you more time to consider the connections between your own writing and other material on the topic, or connections between the many elements within your article or essay. To write with confidence, avoid qualifying language. For instance, do not start your intro paragraph with “I think…” or “I believe” or “In my opinion…” Instead, state the facts as they are. This way, you can convince readers that you are an authoritative voice and your writing is worth reading. Read your paragraph out loud to a few people you know, or have them read it themselves. They may catch errors or inconsistencies that you missed. You can also get their opinion on whether your intro paragraph is interesting enough to grab the reader’s attention. Ask questions such as, “Did the wording make sense to you?” or “Does this make you want to keep reading?”
Write the start of your introductory paragraph last. Write with confidence. Get others’ opinions.