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hi, I am writing an essay in which needs to be 2000 words. My introduction is on the longer side and is the length of two paragraphs. I was just wanted the opinion of an English professional or teacher as I was wondering if it is a good idea to divide this lengthy intro I have written into two paragraphs. Like is it okay for a 2000 word essay to have a introduction that is a little longer than one page??? and if so is it okay to divide it into two paragraphs. Also, I thought it would be good to mention to you that I have tried shortening it, only that I can only shorten it so much because than I will start taking out important points within it. Part of the reason why it is on the longer side is because my essay topic is a complex one that expects me to cover allot of aspects within it and also my prof wants me to prove my argument win many ways so I have multiple points that I need to cover in my essay and therefore thats why my intro is kinda long.

Answer 1

If you know that you are limited to 2000 words for the entire paper, the introduction cannot take so much space if you want to keep to 2000 words.

I have often struggled with a similar challenge, and humility reminds me that I do not have to come out of the gate with guns blazing. If your topic is so complex, how many points are you actually trying to make in the argument?

That may be the easiest way to revisit the introduction. If that isn't getting you to shorten the introduction, then ask yourself: what is THE most salient point of my argument? From that focal point, how many other topics will I tie into THE principle focus?

To answer your question of 2 paragraphs for the introduction: NO. How precise is your thesis? This should be your guide. as well, to direct your focus of the argument. Remember, the reader doesn't have to understand everything from the introduction. State that the complexities at hand are multifaceted rather than take 100 words to reflect how multifaceted the topic is!

Good luck!

Answer 2

An Intro paragraph should be a brief introduction to your topic that clearly tells the reader what the essay will be about without giving all the information. An introduction paragraph is usually about half a page long and should generally not exceed that. It should include a brief section of general information about your topic, an outline of your argument and your thesis statement. I know it feels difficult to cut things out of an intro because a lot of it is important information and it feels like the reader should know that before reading your first body paragraph. But in keeping your intro so long it is easy for the reader to lose sight of your thesis and be confused on what the main claim of your essay is. When writing intro paragraphs it is really easy to fall into the summarizing trap and outline your whole argument and evidence in the paragraph. Intro paragraphs should not include lengthy summaries or your evidence. The main point of the paragraph is to set up your thesis statement so any information that is not directly related to your argument should be introduced later in the paragraph.