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WRITING AN INTRODUCTION FOR AN ESSAY
Good introductions provide:
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a clear and detailed map of what is in the essay; a thesis statement - a statement of the writer’s main argument; a sentence which delimits the scope of the essay; interesting statements that engage the reader's attention; and background information.
ACTIVITY 1
Read through Introduction A. Identify which of the sentences perform the functions listed above. Then go to the end of this information flyer and check how well you did.
Information technology is having significant effects on the communication of individuals and organizations in different professions. This essay will discuss the impact of information technology on the communication of health professionals. The essay will begin by discussing how information technology provides for the educational needs of nurses. It will then explain how information technology can have significant effects on the role of general practitioner in the area of public health. The essay will then turn to consider the lack of knowledge about the potential of computers among hospital administrators and nursing executives. The final section will deal with how information technology assists health professionals in the delivery of services in rural areas. The essay will argue that information technology has significant potential to improve health care and medical education but health professionals are reluctant to use it.
ACTIVITY 2
Read through Introduction B. As you read identify which functions the different sentences perform and decide for yourself how well the writer has succeeded in engaging the reader’s interest, limiting the scope, setting out the main ideas, and providing a thesis statement. Check your assessment against the feedback given underneath the introduction.
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Popular representations of Australia like to portray it as the land of the “fair go”. 2However “a fair go” has proved illusive for significant groups in Australian society.
Good introductions provide:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a clear and detailed map of what is in the essay; a thesis statement - a statement of the writer’s main argument; a sentence which delimits the scope of the essay; interesting statements that engage the reader's attention; and background information.
ACTIVITY 1
Read through Introduction A. Identify which of the sentences perform the functions listed above. Then go to the end of this information flyer and check how well you did.
Information technology is having significant effects on the communication of individuals and organizations in different professions. This essay will discuss the impact of information technology on the communication of health professionals. The essay will begin by discussing how information technology provides for the educational needs of nurses. It will then explain how information technology can have significant effects on the role of general practitioner in the area of public health. The essay will then turn to consider the lack of knowledge about the potential of computers among hospital administrators and nursing executives. The final section will deal with how information technology assists health professionals in the delivery of services in rural areas. The essay will argue that information technology has significant potential to improve health care and medical education but health professionals are reluctant to use it.
ACTIVITY 2
Read through Introduction B. As you read identify which functions the different sentences perform and decide for yourself how well the writer has succeeded in engaging the reader’s interest, limiting the scope, setting out the main ideas, and providing a thesis statement. Check your assessment against the feedback given underneath the introduction.
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Popular representations of Australia like to portray it as the land of the “fair go”. 2However “a fair go” has proved illusive for significant groups in Australian society.