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Argumentation, Part III - Intro Paragraphs

Argumentation, Part III - Intro Paragraphs

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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Most students know that they should include an introduction paragraph in an argumentative essay, but most don’t know what information to include. As a result, most students write “cookie-cutter” introduction paragraphs: ones that simply paraphrase argumentation prompt. This session is all about writing differently (and better) than the majority of introduction paragraphs. We practice writing an effective introduction paragraph - one that would stand out in a sea of essays.