Introductions and Conclusions

Download these handouts for helpful information on composing an introduction or a conclusion.

Writing an Introduction

Writing a Conclusion

 

You might also enjoy our past residency presentation on writing strong opening and closing paragraphs:

Importance of Opening and Closing Paragraphs (PowerPoint)

Additional Resources

Always write your introduction first?  Take a page from Jess's book, and try saving it until the end!  Review her blog post, "Introductions: Waiting Until the End," for guidance.

Check out the webinar Beginnings and Endings to learn more about writing strong introductions and conclusions.  You can access the PowerPoint slides from the presentation by clicking here.