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introductory paragraph!

Is it better to go to college and be successful or open your own business wihtout a college degree?

This is my topic and I need help writing a good introductory paragraph. it's for a persuasive paper!!

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Taniya

  1. Write the paper first, then write the intro. How can you write an intro for a paper that hasn't been written yet??

    Follow the writing process steps:

    Prewriting
    ~brainstorming
    ~planning/outlining
    ~thesis statement writing

    Writing
    ~write the first draft OF THE BODY OF THE PAPER, using your outline as a roadmap
    ~after the body of the paper is done, write a first draft of the intro, with the thesis statement at the END of the intro paragraph
    ~after the first draft of the body and intro are done, write a draft of the conclusion

    Post-writing
    ~revise content to make sure all ideas flow smoothly and all paragraphs are sufficiently developed
    ~write second, third, etc., drafts
    ~proofread for mechanics

    http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/

    http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html#process

    http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
    Use the Essay & Research Paper Level for the steps in the writing process.

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  2. thank you soooooo much!!! thanks for the links they really helped out!!

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    Taniya

  4. You're welcome!

    =)

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