First of all we need to ask....why does it matter?
It is vital for every writer to know exactly the point which they are attempting to convey, after all, it is their words that guide the reader's experience. More to the point(sorry no pun intended) if the writer doesn't know the point then what chance does the reader have. A writer without a point ends up with a confused, perhaps even angry reader. Which, of course, leads to having no reader at all.
Making the point of your writings clear and apparent is the only way you capture and keep the interest of your reader. However knowing your point and making it clear and apparent are sometimes easier said than done. So what is a writer to do?
First, choose the topic you wish to write about. Identify the specific subject, by narrowing it down to a single word or simple phrase. If you plan to write an article about buying a new laptop, That makes buying a new laptop your phrase.
Next, ask yourself a specific question that is relative to your topic. How can you make buying a laptop easy? Now take that question and turn it into a statement, "You can make buying a laptop easy... " Now you have established your point...However you aren't done yet.
You must expand your point by coming up with supporting facts, facts that clarify and make your point apparent. This is why support is so very crucial. So be sure that you have multiple facts that support your point.
Finally, join your opening statement with the supporting facts by using a preposition to tie the two together. In many cases words like "by" and "because" are good choices, however, prepositions like "about", "during", "through", "under", and "with" may work more effectively, depending on your subject and writing style.
By using a good introductory paragraph you have not only established your point but enabled the reader to make a simple transition by creating a road map for your article or essay. Using a clear and concise introduction followed by expanding on each of your supporting facts in turn will give your writing a clear point, good organization, and solid support.
Taking a few minutes to plan out your article or essay in this manner can be time well spent and make your writing easier. Of course, it will also make reading your work easier as well, which is the whole point of any article.
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