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

Speech introductions

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...
NPR

The art of the introduction

One standard NPR story form is the interview with an expert on a topic that is trending in the news. Producers who work for magazine shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered are constantly ...
Forbes

11 Steps Towards Mastering The Art Of Introduction

When was the last time you were introduced to someone that changed your life? The power of introduction is immense, and introductions in life and in business are often the beginning of something great ...
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 ...
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 ...