For introductions, I generally try and make a bold statement that really makes people pay attention.  I then give sufficient information to provide context for the rest of my paper, and state the purpose and premise of my paper to lead to my thesis statement.  Conclusions are different in the sense that most everything has been said, so it is simply wrapping up and summarizing the point of the paper, and my stance on the topic.  This is the place where I try and clear up any confusion through blunt statements that exude the purpose of the paper and leave no misconceptions.

I chose the article “Technology is Destroying the Quality of Human Interaction” by Melissa Nilles, which is about how technology is causing a detachment between humans and is limiting the meaning of interactions.  Nilles begins the article with a paragraph describing a recent nightmare where she gives examples of how technology is disrupting the connections between her and those around her.  She follows this anecdote with the bold statement, “Oh wait, that wasn’t a dream.  This technological detachment is becoming today’s reality” (Nilles).  This introduction is strong, because the anecdote is one that at first seems dystopic, but reveals itself as more and more relatable as it goes on.  It has the ability to make people think, and in this sense draws people in.  The anecdote was a little on the lengthy side, which could make readers get disinterested and stop reading.  The single line that is set apart after the first paragraph is really affective, because it stands out and is blunt and powerful.  The meaning is clear, but doesn’t give too much information away.  I plan on incorporating the short, punchy sentence structure concluding Nilles’ introduction to grab the attention of readers and to switch up the structure of my sentences in order to make those points stand out.