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=Start with ...=
* a '''short''' anecdote, that '''quickly''' leads into the topic
* an interesting question - which is then answered by you
* a personal statement / your main thesis (which often directly results from a "Discuss"-Topic given to you)and a '''reason why you think it is important'''
* a '''surprising''' fact/statistic that '''asks for an explanation''' or supports your main thesis
* a short definition of the problem you are asked to discuss as you see it
* a short analysis of the message/your understanding of the quotation you are to discuss

=Check if your introduction =
* introduces the topic (+)quickly and clearly
* gives readers an idea of what direction the essay will take  (+)
* provides an overview of the structure/line of argument  (+)
* implies/poses a question and creates an expectation/interetst in the readers  (+)
* states general truths/defines what needs no definition  (-)
* asks questions/announces answers but does not give them  (-)

=Writing essays on Quotes=

* [[Media:quote-essay.pdf |Pdf-Document on Writing Essays on Quotes
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