How to write the beginning of an issue?

[jimmie]

I spend a lot time to build the contextual text of an issue beginning.
Is there any tips for working on this?
Thanks a lot.

[scorpios]

The Introduction

The focus of your introduction should be the thesis statement. This statement allows your reader to understand the point and direction of your essay. The statement identifies the central idea of your essay and should clearly state your attitude about the subject. It will also dictate the basic content and organization of your essay. If you do not state your thesis clearly, your essay will suffer.

The thesis is the heart of the essay. Without it, readers won't know what your major message or central idea is in the essay.

The thesis must be something that can be argued or needs to be proven, not just an accepted fact. For example, "Animals are used every day in cosmetic and medical testing, " is a fact - it needs no proof. But if the writer says, "Using animals for cosmetic and medical testing is cruel and should be stopped", we have a point that must be supported and defended by the writer.

The thesis can be placed in any paragraph of the essay, but in a short essay, especially one written for evaluative exam purposes, the thesis is most effective when placed in the last sentence of the opening paragraph.

Consider the following sample question:

ESSAY TOPIC:

"That government is best which governs least."

ASSIGNMENT: Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Choose a
specific example from current events, personal experience, or your
reading to support your position.

After reading the topic statement, decide if you agree or disagree.
If you agree with this statement, your thesis statement could be the
following:


"Government has the right to protect individuals from interference
but no right to extend its powers and activities beyond this function."

This statement clearly states the writer's opinion in a direct manner.
It also serves as a blueprint for the essay. The remainder of the
introduction should give two or three brief examples that support your
thesis.

[staralways]

Originally Posted by scorpios

The Introduction

The focus of your introduction should be the thesis statement. This statement allows your reader to understand the point and direction of your essay. The statement identifies the central idea of your essay and should clearly state your attitude about the subject. It will also dictate the basic content and organization of your essay. If you do not state your thesis clearly, your essay will suffer.

The thesis is the heart of the essay. Without it, readers won't know what your major message or central idea is in the essay.

The thesis must be something that can be argued or needs to be proven, not just an accepted fact. For example, "Animals are used every day in cosmetic and medical testing, " is a fact - it needs no proof. But if the writer says, "Using animals for cosmetic and medical testing is cruel and should be stopped", we have a point that must be supported and defended by the writer.

The thesis can be placed in any paragraph of the essay, but in a short essay, especially one written for evaluative exam purposes, the thesis is most effective when placed in the last sentence of the opening paragraph.

Consider the following sample question:

ESSAY TOPIC:

"That government is best which governs least."

ASSIGNMENT: Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Choose a
specific example from current events, personal experience, or your
reading to support your position.

After reading the topic statement, decide if you agree or disagree.
If you agree with this statement, your thesis statement could be the
following:


"Government has the right to protect individuals from interference
but no right to extend its powers and activities beyond this function."

This statement clearly states the writer's opinion in a direct manner.
It also serves as a blueprint for the essay. The remainder of the
introduction should give two or three brief examples that support your
thesis.

where are these tips from? 3x.

[pratik]

the introduction should state the issue, not necessarily is as many words as the question itself, your position on the issue...and the crux of the reasoning why you take that stand

[Marwan2010]

use the template from the forum