The Chronicle of Higher Education

On the Dissertation: How to Write the Introduction

What makes a good introduction for a dissertation? Graduate students practice critiquing one another’s thesis chapters, but they rarely read the introductions — usually because those are written to ...
unr.edu

Drafting an effective introduction

A key function of any introduction is to present your argument in such a way that your audience can enter the conversation and properly engage with your paper. Key questions to think about as you ...
The Scientist

How to Write a Good Introduction Section

First impressions are important. Scientists need to make their work stand out among a sea of others. However, many mistakenly believe that first impressions are formed based only on titles and ...
Brandeis University

Writing Successful Introductory Paragraphs

This handout is available for download in DOCX format and PDF format. In the most abstract sense, the function of an introductory paragraph is to move the reader from the world of daily life into the ...
TheLadders.com

How to Write an Introduction Email to Refer Colleagues to Each Other

Writing an effective introduction email is a valuable skill, especially when connecting colleagues who can benefit from each other’s expertise. A well-crafted introduction email can create networking ...