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8 - Introductions and Conclusions

from Part II - The Mechanics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 March 2026

Salvatore Attardo
Affiliation:
Texas A & M University
Hilal Ergül
Affiliation:
University of Northern Iowa
Elisa Gironzetti
Affiliation:
University of Maryland
Heather Jerónimo
Affiliation:
University of Northern Iowa
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Chapter 8, “Introductions and Conclusions,” addresses these important components of academic writing that are often overlooked. We offer suggestions on various methods of capturing the readers’ attention and outlining key points and arguments in a clear and succinct way in the introduction. For conclusions, we provide strategies for summarizing an article’s arguments without unnecessary repetition and discuss different techniques for creating memorable and impactful conclusions.

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