Key learning points

1. An introduction and conclusion should follow a three part structure.
2. An excellent introduction should start with a general statement about the text.
3. An introduction should have a more specific statement about the focus of the question, followed by a thesis.
4. A thesis statement should include a clear, overarching argument referring to the writer's purpose.
5. A conclusion should summarise, evaluate and consider the timeless nature of the text.

Keywords

• Timeless - Something that does not change as a result of time or fashion.

• Overarching - An argument which is overarching encompasses all the main ideas or themes of a text.

• Thesis - An overarching argument or the main idea in a response.

• Complicit - To become involved in, or supportive of, questionable actions by others. This is not always done consciously.

Common misconception