Lesson 4: Writing the Introduction
Completion requirements
- Objective: Write a compelling introduction to your research paper.
- Instructions:
- Introduce the Figure: Write a strong introduction that hooks the reader. Introduce the historical figure and your focused research question.
- Provide Context: Give background information about your figure’s significance in history. Why is it important to learn about them?
- Thesis Statement: End the introduction with a clear thesis statement that outlines what your paper will prove or explain about your historical figure.