ENGL002: English Composition II

5.2: Getting Started

• 5.2.1: Writing an Introduction

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center: "Introductions" Page

    Read this handout to learn about the purpose of writing a strong introduction as well as tips and strategies to effectively open your paper. Using the information you have learned in this reading, revise the introduction you drafted in subunit 5.1.1, based on Exercise 1 in the reading.
    

• 5.2.2: Paragraph Development

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center: "Paragraphs" Page

    Read this article on paragraphs from the University of North Carolina's Writing Center. Pay close attention to the section on the five step process to writing a paragraph, and copy each step into your notebook. Do the paragraph troubleshooting exercises so that you can understand what makes a paragraph a good paragraph.

• 5.2.3: Writing a Conclusion

  • Writing for Success: "Chapter 9, Section 4: Writing Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs"

    Read this section and complete Exercise 3. This reading will provide a review of writing effective introductions and conclusions.