The acronym H.E.A.T. is a helpful resource to help students organize and structure their introduction. What does the acronym H.E.A.T. stand for?

The acronym H.E.A.T. stands for:

- H: Hook your reader with an attention-grabbing statement or question.
- E: Establish the context or background information related to your topic.
- A: Assert your thesis statement or main argument.
- T: Transition smoothly into the body paragraphs of your essay.