Every time I write a paper, I remember that old movie Throw Momma From the Train. Does anybody else remember that? Billy Crystal is an author who can't get the first sentence of his book just right. If he can only get that first sentence, the rest of the book will flow with little effort. LOL The first sentence is always the hardest. It has to grab the attention of the reader, it has to inform, it has to lead to the second sentence. Should I use a question? 90% of the time, a shocking statistic is more effective. I'm attempting different sentences to see what works best, and I'm struggling against my perverse sense of humor and an unfortunate tendency toward really bad puns.....I am here to say this. I promise my first sentence will not be "Obesity is a growing problem". :)
I have entire paragraphs composed, I like the way my paper is going, but getting that first part exactly the way I want it is a continuous struggle. I probably spend more time trying to get a title and a first sentence than I should, but the beginning is very important. I know that I never judge a book by it's cover, but sometimes I do judge a book by it's title. The first couple of sentences will determine if I do or do not buy the book. (This is a little off topic, but I would like to point out that it's also important to never judge a book by it's movie.)
I'm off to work on my paper, and all I have to say is this: The night was sultry, and obesity is growing problem. :)
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