Please explore this slideshow for tips, tricks, and examples for academic writing. Below is a YouTube series that explains each component of this slideshow.
[VIDEO] Writing Introduction Paragraphs
[SLIDES] Writing hooks, background info, and thesis statements
[SLIDES] Writing counter-arguments using the turn against and turn back structure
[VIDEO] Writing Conclusion Paragraphs
[SLIDES] Writing conclusions using the essay overview, so what, and now what structure