Question

What should the introduction of a paper accomplish?

a. it should capture the reader's attention and state the main idea.
b. it should provide supporting details to develop the topic.
c. it should transition smoothly between concepts.
d. it should provide an idea that leaves the reader thinking.

Answer 1

a. it should capture the reader's attention and state the main idea.

Option b is the purpose of the body paragraphs, option d is the purpose of the conclusion, and it cannot be option c because there should be no transitioning between concepts in the introduction of a paper :)