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and instil motivation will show this.

As can be seen, anyone looking at this introduction paragraph knows exactly what 

will be examined later in the essay. The introduction paragraph introduces the can-

didate’s topic in the background sentences, presents the candidate’s argument in the 

thesis, and declares the supporting ideas in the outline sentence. To an examiner, an 

introduction like this clearly defines the candidate’s position and plan for progres-

sion through the rest of the essay and establishes the link between the essay and the 

essay question.