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It should state your primary argument or position on a topic, and then outline the main points you will discuss as you justify your position throughout the main body. Take your time when deciding how to word your introduction, and remember that your introduction:  \n- Is the first thing your reader will see – make sure the first impression is a good one!  \n- Grab the reader’s attention — this will make them interested to read more.  \n- Always clearly introduce your topic and explain what your essay will be about.  \n- Should sound authoritative — you should know what you are talking about!  \n- Communicate the relevance of your assignment — persuade the reader ofthe importance of your paper and the reason why they should want to keep reading.  \nWhat to include in an introduction?  \n✔️ Use some relevant background information/ context to give the reader an idea of your focus and argument.  \n✔️ Provide a clear thesis statement which states your interpretation of the material.✔️ Give an overview of the structure of your essay (don’t just list these things!)✔️ Signpost for the reader where you are going without directly stating each step.  \n✔️ Comment on what is to come or sketch it out – don’t leave the reader guessing as to what your point is.  \n✔️ Present your point of view and make a brief introductory argument for it.  \n TOP TIP  \nIntroductions may also provide some background information or context to give the reader an idea of the focus of your paper. However, you must ensure that this background information is relevant to your assignment.  \nWhat to avoid in an introduction?  \n❌ Do not repeat the essay title or question in the introduction.  \n❌ Do not use vague/irrelevant statements  \n❌ Avoid repetition of specific words/phrases.  \n❌ Stay clear of clichés.  \n❌ Do  not go into unnecessary detail regarding your key arguments at this point  \n– touch on them briefly and save the detail for the main body.  \nUseful Links  \n- Ray Palin, ‘Writing Introductory Paragraph’, Available at:  \n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-GSUSbw1CQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-GSUSbw1CQ)  \n- Using English for Academic Purposes For Students in Higher Education, ‘Rhetorical functions in academic writing: Introducing’, Available at:  \n[http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/introd.htm](http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/introd.htm)  \n- The Writing Center @ MSU, ‘How to Write a Good Introduction’, Available at:  \n[https://writing.msu.edu/how-to-write-a-good-introduction/](https://writing.msu.edu/how-to-write-a-good-introduction/)  \n- University of New England, Academic Skills, ‘Introduction paragraphs’, Available at:  \n[https://aso-resources.une.edu.au/academic-writing-course/paragraphs/introduc](https://aso-resources.une.edu.au/academic-writing-course/paragraphs/introduc)  \ntion-paragraphs/  \n- Harvard College Writing Center, ‘Beginning the Academic Essay’, Available at:  \n[https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay](https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/beginning-academic-essay)  \n[-](- Academic English UK)[ Academic English UK](- Academic English UK), ‘How to write an academic introduction’, Available at:  \n[https://www.academic-englishuk.com/write-academic-introduction](https://www.academic-englishuk.com/write-academic-introduction)  \n- Ref-N-Write: Lookup and Learn, ‘Academic Phrases for Writing Introduction Section of a Research Paper’, Available at: [http://www.ref-n-write.com/trial/research-paper](http://www.ref-n-write.com/trial/research-paper)sample-writing-introduction-section-academic-phrasebank-vocabulary/  \nOther Relevant PDFs  \n- How to Write an Essay  \n- How to Build an Academic Argument  \n- Grammar  \n- Punctuation  \n- Sentence Structure  \n- Conclusions","cbCailgmLVHz8uUx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailgmLVHz8uUx","pdf",171144,"English","# What an Introduction Should Do\n## What to Include\n# Top Tip\n# What to Avoid\n# Useful Links\n# Other Relevant PDFs","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of an academic introduction?\",\"answer\":\"An academic introduction acts as a roadmap by stating the primary argument or position and outlining the main points to be discussed throughout the essay.\"},{\"question\":\"What elements should be included in an introduction?\",\"answer\":\"Include relevant background context, a clear thesis statement, an overview of the essay’s structure, signposting for the reader, and a brief introductory argument with your point of view.\"},{\"question\":\"What should be avoided when writing an introduction?\",\"answer\":\"Avoid repeating the essay title or question, using vague or irrelevant statements, repeating specific words or phrases, relying on clichés, and going into unnecessary detail about key arguments.\"}]","Introductions - Writing an Academic Introduction | PDF"]