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Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School: Writing an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tip sheet on how to write and develop an introduction to a research paper.
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Harvard University

Harvard University: Beginning the Academic Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource explains how to write an essay. Provides information regarding length, order, and opening strategies. W.9-10.1a claims/intro/org
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University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Writing Essays: The Length of the Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This writing tutorial teaches you the proper length of an introductory paragraph.
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The Write Place

Literacy Education Online: Top Down Introduction Model

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site which is provided for by the St. Cloud State University explains the top-down, or inverted pyramid, model of an introduction and lists facts about introductions.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Writing Essays: Introductions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a brief overview of introductions, exploring what they are supposed to mean for an essay in writing.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Writing Essays: Structure of an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A general overview of what goes into the introduction of an essay. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2