Focus On The First Paragraph In Order To Write An Effective Essay

How to Write an Essay - Part 5

This essay is another phase of ‘How to Write an Essay.’ This phase focuses on the first paragraph of your essay. The first paragraph of your essay must encompass the whole crux of your essay. It is the introductory step, which builds the understanding of the reader regarding the subject, which you are trying to focus through your essay.

The first paragraph of an essay usually comprises of such aspects:

1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Quotation
4. Describing a Historical Event

The initiation of your essay depends on the topic of your essay. You must have a clear idea about the subject on which you are writing, when you have complete knowledge about the subject; you will find no difficulty in initiating the essay. Keep in mind that your first paragraph must cover your whole essay, give a small introduction of each aspect, which you are focusing – in the first paragraph.

Once you write a brief summary of your essay in the first paragraph, you will find it very easy to proceed with the essay and elaborate the subjects, which you have already mentioned in the first paragraph.

Usually students do not care about the first paragraph. Their start is not so convincing, they do not build a strong start, and instead they aim to strengthen their essay from the middle. This method is not helpful.

The right way of essay writing is to focus on the first paragraph first, if it is convincing, then the reader will be interested to read your essay. Try to make it more comprehensive and enrich it with complete information. Then you can elaborate that information in detail in the following paragraphs.

You need to focus on your first paragraph in order to make a strong impact, try writing it in a simple and decent manner. Try using punctuations, since it has a lot of impact linguistically. Focus on the theme, which you are trying to highlight, try to write it in an amazing and interesting manner, so that the reader can glue to it. The more interesting you write, the more chances of attracting a reader – increase.

When you are done with your paragraph, you need to focus on the most important part of your essay – the Thesis Statement. A Thesis statement is often in the end of your first paragraph, which will draw a picture of your focus and indicate that in what direction wills your essay lead.

In this way, you can write an amazing essay. The body of the essay needs to follow the first paragraph; link building is the most important thing while writing an essay. Try to write your essay with coherence; try to build links with your essay.

In the next edition of ‘How to Write an Essay,’ you will learn how to structure the body of your essay. It is important that the body of your essay link with your initial paragraph and thesis statement. For more information or queries, you can always ask this company. Feel free to leave your comments.