1.11 Introductions and conclusions tasks

Introductions and conclusions

29/11/18

1. Choose from the list below if this should be on an introduction of an essay.

I) A definition of any unfamiliar terms in the title: Yes
II) Your opinions on the subject of the essay: No
III) Mention of some sources you have read on the topic: It depends
IV) A provocative idea or question to interest the reader:
V) Your aim or purpose in writing: Yes
VI) The method you adopt to answer the questions: It depends.
VII) Some brief background to the topic: Yes
VIII) Any limitations to set yourself: Yes

2. Read the extracts below from introductions to articles and decide which of the functions listed above they are examples of.

I) Brief info about the topic.
II) Method you adopt to answer the question.
III) Your aim or purpose in writing.
IV) Mention of some sources you have read on the topic.
V) A definition of any unfamiliar terms in the title.
VI)
VII)
VIII)

3. Which are essential and which are optional?

a) Definition of key terms, if needed: Optional
b) Relevant background information: Esencial
c) Review of work by others writers on the topic: Optional
d) Purpose or aim of the paper: Esencial
e) Your methods and the results you found: It depends
f) Any limitations you imposed: Optional
g) The organization of your work: Esencial

4. Write introductory sentences for the three of the following titles.

a) How important is it for companies to have women as senior managers?

Nowadays, having women as senior managers is discussed on how important it is.

b) Are there any technological solution to global warming?

Currently, global warming have became an important issue that we could help to get it better through technology.

c) What can be done to reduce infant mortality in developing countries?

Nowadays, infant mortality is a controversial topic that is trying to be reduce in developing countries by some ideas of society.