Writing an Introduction

Structuring your Introduction

In the Introduction, you set the scene for your paper. • First part: Introduce the topic and its importance • Middle part: Discuss the field and identify the gap or problem • Last part: Explain the aim of your work …

Useful phrases for your Introduction

Phrases to introduce the importance of your topic • Phrases to introduce the aim of your study • Phrases to emphasize the significance of your study • Phrases to define terms or concepts • Find more phrases from Writefull’s Sentence Palette …

FAQs about writing an Introduction

Should I cite the same sources in my Introduction and Literature review? • Do I have to explain the structure of my paper in my Introduction? • How many sources should I cite in my Introduction? • How long should an Introduction be?

Introduction examples with explanations