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| Need to clearly indicate that this is an analysis essay
Start with:
“By analyzing…” “After analyzing…” “By looking closely at…” “After close examination…”
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Tell us clearly what it is we are analyzing in this essay
In this case, we are analyzing a comic book:
“Action Comics #1 by Jerry Siegel and Joel Shuster”
In this situation here I need to give the title of the comic book in italics along with the writer and artist as well |
Tell us what we are going to gain by the analysis
What might the audience gain from reading your close analysis of the text
The example I gave was:
“one can better understand Superman’s roots as a social justice warrior”
Notice the use of “one” specifically aiming at a larger audience |
Thesis Statement
By analyzing Action Comics #1 by Jerry Siegel and Joel Shuster one can better understand Superman’s roots as a social justice warrior.
Creating an introduction
I have a thesis statement, I now need to lead my reader from a general opening, either a question or assumption anyone might think or know about, and then lead them to the thesis statement at the end of the Introduction
Everyone knows who Superman is, right? He’s that superhero who flies, stops bullets, and saves people in trouble. However, there is more to Superman than just that. In his early days, Superman was more than just a cookie cutter superhero, he was a warrior for social change.
Putting the Whole Thing Together
Everyone knows who Superman is, right? He’s that superhero who flies, stops bullets, and saves people in trouble. However, there is more to Superman than just that. In his early days, Superman was more than just a cookie cutter superhero, he was a warrior for social change. By analyzing Action Comics #1 by Jerry Siegel and Joel Shuster one can better understand Superman’s roots as a social justice warrior.
Notes
The purpose of the introduction is to get the audience to the Thesis Statement, see posting: Getting to Know You…Starting with an Introduction for further information.
