In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. An essay is usually a short piece of writing It is often written from an author's personal point of view. An article is a stand-alone section of a larger written work These nonfictional Prose compositions appear in Magazines Newspapers Academic journals A Book is a set or collection of written printed illustrated or blank sheets made of Paper, Parchment, or other material usually fastened together This is generally followed by the body and conclusion. A conclusion is a Proposition, which is arrived at after the consideration of Evidence, Arguments or Premises Logic