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Personally, I feel like many do not address this issue and it results in many poorly written essays. I want to teach you how to...</span>\n<span class='full-description hide'>In this video, I will walk you through how to start your essay with an effective introduction paragraph. Personally, I feel like many do not address this issue and it results in many poorly written essays. I want to teach you how to weave background information into your introductory paragraph to ensure you snag that A+! <br/><br/>I begin the video by addressing the purpose of background information in your introduction paragraph. Next, I give you a simple formula that will change the way you start your essay. Then I include multiple examples to not just tell you the process but show you the process. 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