The introductions for most papers can be effectively written in one paragraph occupying half to three-quarters of the first page. Your introduction may be longer than that, and it may take more than one paragraph, but be sure you know why.

The Second, Third and Fourth Paragraphs: Supporting Details

1. First, write a topic sentence that summarizes your point.
2. Next, write your argument, or why you feel the topic sentence is true.
3. Finally, present your evidence (facts, quotes, examples, and statistics) to support your argument.

Write the Body Paragraphs

1. Start by writing down one of your main ideas, in sentence form.
2. Next, write down each of your supporting points for that main idea, but leave four or five lines in between each point.
3. In the space under each point, write down some elaboration for that point.

The introductory paragraph should also include the thesis statement, a kind of mini-outline for the paper: it tells the reader what the essay is about. The last sentence of this paragraph must also contain a transitional “hook” which moves the reader to the first paragraph of the body of the paper.

1-2-3 Paragraph Format

1. Part 1: The first sentence tells the reader the topic. This sentence says there are two different opinions about the best place to raise children.
2. Part 2: The second and third sentences briefly explain the two different points of view. There is no detail.
3. Part 3: This is the last sentence of the paragraph.

The main parts (or sections) to an essay are the intro, body, and conclusion.

Main ideas are often found:

1. at the beginning of paragraphs. The first sentence often explains the subject being discussed in the passage.
2. in the concluding sentences of a paragraph.

The main idea is a complete sentence; it includes the topic and what the author wants to say about it. If the author states the main idea in his paragraph it is called a “topic sentence.”

When creating a speech, it’s important to remember that speeches have three clear parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

Answer: The objective of a good speech is to persuade, inform or entertain an audience. To accomplish this, one must have a specific purpose for the speech. This is the main idea or thesis statement and it must be prevalent throughout the speech.

What are the toughest public speaking situations?

• You’re being heckled.
• Everyone is staring at their laptops / phones.
• Your time slot gets cut from 45 to 10 minutes.
• Everyone in the room hates you.
• One guy won’t stop asking questions.
• There is a rambling question that makes no sense.
• You are asked an impossible question.
• The microphone breaks.

Another factor involves people’s beliefs about public speaking and about themselves as speakers. The fear often arises when people overestimate the stakes of communicating their ideas in front of others, viewing the speaking event as a potential threat to their credibility, image, and chance to reach an audience.

13 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Giving a Speech

• Not tailoring your message to your audience. As Benjamin Disraeli once said, “Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.”
• Eye dart.
• Distracting mannerisms.
• Low energy.
• Not rehearsing.
• Data dumping.
• Not inspiring.
• Lack of pauses.

Fear, stress and nervousness. This is the problem the most of us have when it comes to public speaking. This is not severe anxiety, this is not severe stress. This is just a natural nervousness that we get and natural fear that we have when we are going to speak in public.