• Don’t assume that the reader knows what you are talking about. Be specific.
No: The solution the principal proposed for the lunch hour problem is ridiculous. It is sure to…
Yes: For the past few months, people who live near our school have been complaining about students leaving litter on the streets at lunchtime. Last week our principal announced a solution to that problem: students may no longer leave campus for lunch. That solution may solve the problem, but in the long run, it is not a very sensible solution at all. It is sure to… • Don’t use the title as part of your introduction. Begin your paper as if the title weren’t there.
No: Is There Life in Outer Space? Many people think there is. Even some scientists are starting to think that chances are good. Someday, we may even…
Yes: Is There Life in Outer Space? Perhaps from the beginning of time, people have wondered if there could be life in outer space. Today, no one knows for sure, but many people believe there is. Even some scientists are starting to think that chances are good. Someday, we may even…
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