when essay writing is it ok to write/plan the main body of text and leave the intro till last?

Question

do any of you do the same eg write your paragraphs then piece them all together at the end (with the intro and conlusion) all ideas appreciated plz x

Answer 1

It is actually better to write the main part of your essay first then write the intro, because you will then ensure that you introduce your work. I make a puzzle of mine - I write bits of it then piece it together, and then move it to make sure it makes sense. Good luck.

Answer 2

Say it Explain it Repeat it You want to start your essay with a grabbing intro. A lot of vivid words can only help you. And just because it is an informative essay doesn't mean you can't make it interesting. Example: if you are asked to explain how your family has influenced who you are, you can start your essay with saying in a couple of sentences something like a memory, and then go into your thesis statement. Your thesis statement should include what you are going to talk about. A thesis statement should be written in 1-2 sentences. Throughout the body of your essay stories relating to the topic can only help strengthen your essay. A lot of instructors remind their students that they are helpful when you might not know what to say. And, again, use vivid words. You want to paint a picture in your readers head. Anybody can write an essay, but the ones that stick out are usually the ones with the better outcome, whether it be a good grade or admission to the college of your choice. The conclusion is basically restating and summarizing everything you just wrote. You're probably going to say your thesis statement again in this paragraph. And you're going to want to use a ending sentence that will leave an impression on your reader. The beginning and ending are the things that people will remember most about your essay, so make it good. Remember: An essay is usually 5 paragraphs; however, a 4 paragraph essay can be just as strong. If you plan to write your essay in 4 paragraphs your 2 paragraph body needs to be just as strong if not stronger than if it were 3 paragraphs.

Answer 3

well if u do it that way then you are one of the unique ones..... I have always found it hard to stick to a rigid pattern while writing an essay eg plannig an intro 1st then main and finally conclusion.......I always believe its better to plan the main body of the essay as that concentrates on the actual topic. then it becomes easier to write an intro and conclusion.


but different people do things differently.... REMEMBER innovation is the key in today's world

Answer 4

Sure, you can do it any which way you want... but you'll have to redo it at the end putting everything in correct order, of course.

Why would you choose to do things in correct order only? To train for the AP and other exams in which you're asked to write a 5 paragraph theme in a half hour or so by hand. You don't have time to write and rewrite, then, you make an outline of scrap and just GO. =)

Answer 5

I always found it easier to write the intro after, that way you can make sure that it reflects what is in the main body of the essay.

Answer 6

Usually I start writing a paragraph, then I think of something I really want to use for another paragraph, so I start into that one as well. Sometimes I find myself writing 7 or 8 paragraphs at once.

Answer 7

There are no strict rules about the order you have to write in. I do both, depending on what the topic is. Sometimes it is easier for me to just jump into the body of the paper. It is helpful to have a thesis statement first, so you have some idea of what you need to cover in each paragraph.

Answer 8

Well, I usually write a thesis statement with three or more supporting statements and then in the body of the essay elaborate on them. But I don't think it will make your paper worse by doing it in reverse order. You can always change it when you're finished.

Answer 9

i don't think there is anything wrong with this. it depends what level you are writing at. i am an english teacher and sometimes tell my pupils to do this. i used to do it for my degree. it helps you to be more precise in your introduction and avoids rambling and undirected arguments. however, the down side is that you are not really very focussed in your response to the question and good planning is a far better way to write an essay!!

Answer 10

Yer, thats what i do. I find the introduction the hardest part of an essay, so if i do it at the end then at least i know what to write about.