Writing And Drafting
ANSWER
Introduction 1: Using Statistics and Questions.
Climate change data have become increasingly frightening in recent years. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2020 was the second warmest year on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.76 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the 20th century average. Furthermore, a study published in Nature Communications found that the likelihood of suffering extreme weather events has increased by 67% as a result of human-caused climate change. With such startling data, one must ask: What steps can we take to alleviate the negative consequences of climate change and protect our world for future generations? This article examines numerous options, ranging from renewable energy adoption to legislative changes, that can dramatically lower our carbon footprint and battle global warming.
Type of introduction: statistics and questions
Commentary: I began with impactful data to immediately capture the reader’s attention to the gravity of climate change. Statistics are convincing because they provide specific evidence of the problem. Following the data, a question prompts the reader to evaluate the issue and the remedies that will be explored in the paper. This method is useful in academic writing since it establishes a factual and inquiring tone.
Introduction 2: Using Anecdotes
On a clear autumn morning, Sarah, a dedicated high school teacher, observed something concerning. Her once-energetic students were sleepy, and their performance deteriorated day by day. After discussing the problem with her coworkers, she identified a common thread: many pupils arrived at school hungry. This seemingly simple discovery prompted Sarah to investigate the complex and frequently hidden subject of student food poverty. Food insecurity, which affects 13 million children in the United States alone, has a negative influence on academic performance as well as physical and mental health. This study investigates the far-reaching impacts of food insecurity in educational settings and proposes feasible remedies to ensure that no child needs to learn on an empty stomach.
Type of introduction: anecdote.
Commentary: By beginning with this anecdote, I hoped to provide a personal and understandable entrance point into the larger topic of food insecurity. Anecdotes are efficient at capturing the reader’s attention by putting a human face on abstract problems. This strategy can elicit empathy and interest, increasing the reader’s involvement in the subject. This style can be especially useful in academic writing when discussing social concerns since it connects with the reader emotionally and sets the stage for data and analysis.
QUESTION
Reading:
· The Bedford Researcher – Chapter 12, Chapter 14c
· “15 Ways to Write Your Introduction” – Cengage Resources
· “Hook, Bridge, Thesis” approach to introductions
· NOTE: Not all types of introductions are relevant to academic papers, so be careful with your choice of introduction. Also, defer to your instructor’s requirements.
Task:
1. Use the Readings listed above to craft two original introductions.
2. After each introduction, identify which type of introduction you tried to craft (i.e. analogy, statistics, drawing a contrast etc.) and your thoughts about it. Note: Introductions to formal research papers at the senior level do NOT need to be just one paragraph. However, the thesis should be the final sentence in the introduction.
3. Post your two original introductions and the commentary on each in this discussion thread.