HOW TO WRITE

INTRODUCTION
TO
ANIS MAESIN
Why do we have an introduction?
• Give reasons:
• - to introduce the topic of the essay/report/research/term
paper
• - to give some background information about what readers
are going to read in the rest of the writing; the following
paragraphs/sections
• - to tell them what information they will find in our writing
(briefly)
Why do we have an introduction?
REASONS
• - to introduce the topic of the
essay/report/research/term
paper
• - to give some background
information about what readers
are going to read in the rest of
the writing; the following
paragraphs/sections
• - to tell them what information
they will find in our writing
(MAIN IDEAS) (briefly)
THINGS TO DO
• - put relevant information
regarding the topic
• arrange the information
properly to ensure there is
COHESION ( smooth flow of
ideas)
- include a good thesis statement
practice

• Write an introduction to the following essay title

• MY HOBBY
MY HOBBY

Many people have hobbies.

Hobbies are things that they enjoy doing during leisure time.
Some enjoy doing outdoor activities while others prefer to do
theirs indoor.
As for me, I like to be outside. That’s why my hobby is
gardening.
Main points and Supporting details

• Find main points

• Find supporting details that support the main points
• Construct a thesis statement that summarizes (covers) all the
main points
• Arrange all main points into sequence (cause-effect/ problem
solution, or into order of importance???)
• Prepare DRAFT OF TERM PAPER