Essay Writing: How to draft an introduction

Here is a simple format to draft an introduction to almost all the types of essays. Make it of 3 to 4 lines - crisp and simple. An introduction is a bridge between your initial thoughts and the detailed content you are going to write in your essay. It should also give a little hint or insight about your point of view about the topic..

So here is the three step process with a few examples.

The three sentences are:

1. State the obvious
2. State your view
3. Invite for further discussion


Lets take a few examples..

1. In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, future developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive.

 To what extent do you agree with this view

Undeniably, technology is like a double edged sword - its value lies in its prudent an pragmatic application. As far as information technology is concerned, I think it has potential to bring a lot of benefits in future, if we use it intelligently. A deep dive into the subject will help us to understand the subject holistically.



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Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Learning computers from an early age has many advantages. Although, young learners should participate in various well balanced activities, it is advisable to spend some time learning computers on a daily basis. A deep dive into the subject will help us  to understand it holistically.


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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think   that change is always a good thing.

 Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.  Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.  Write at least 250 words.

Variety is the spice of life. However, we should be careful to adopt a new fad or way of life. A deep dive into the subject will help us to understand this topic holistically.

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of the advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising do affect our priorities and preferences to a certain extent. However, consumers are smart enough to purchase what they really need. A deep dive into the subject will help us understand the topic holistically.

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Use of technology in food production: good or bad?

The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Introduction:

Technology is akin to a double-edged-sword. In the field of food-production, it is ae a boon in many ways. However, excessive and imprudent use of technology may be counterproductive. A deep dive into the subject will help us to understand all the related aspects.

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Earnings of sports professionals stupefies lay people. However to call it unjustifiable seems unfair to me. A deep dive into the subject will help us to understand the topic.

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‘As a country develops economically, the environment of that country invariably deteriorates’. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples.

There is no denying the fact that, human activities have a profound impact on the environment. However, I am of the view that the goals of economic development and environment protection are not mutually exclusive but complementary. They can definitely go hand-in-hand, if the citizens and political leaders of the land intend to do so. Let us dig a little deeper to understand the subject with some examples.

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Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Points:

-          Glamour and wealth are also a form of achievement

-          They are by-products of hard work and dedication.

-          There is no guarantee.

-          With glamour and wealth you get a chance to contribute in the upliftment.

-          They are not different goals to pursue.

-          Amitabh Bachachan used it for a good cause to eradicate polio.

-          Steve Jobs, Azim Premji, Bill Gates are examples to quote.

Everything that glitters in not gold. But, what’s the use of gold if it does not glitter? Celebrities who have broken the mold and achieved great heights in their lives get a lot more than just name and fame. To me, glamour and wealth are important achievements and I believe that they are worthy goals to pursue, as far as, one is clear that they are the by-products of determined and dedicated work in the chosen field. A deep dive into the subject will help us analyse it from all perspectives.

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Why do you think teachers give homework to students?

How important is it for students to have homework?

Are there any other ways of revising school lessons?

Perhaps homework should be abolished [cancelled / done away with]. Give your opinion about this.

Home work is a necessary evil. As a student I never liked it, but as a grown-up I appreciate its importance. I concede (agree) that homework is a great way to learn and revise subjects taught in school. While its format could be changes, to abolish it would be a mistake, in my view. Let us understand the subject with some cogent examples.